Support Worker

Support Worker

Location: South Tyneside

Salary: £11.44 - £22.88 per hour

Contract Type: Zero Hour

Shifts: Days, Nights, Sleep-Ins

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a genuine passion for improving the lives of vulnerable individuals? Pin Point Health and Social Care is eagerly seeking compassionate Support Workers to enrich our agency team.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Support Worker, your primary mission will be to deliver exemplary support to vulnerable individuals, empowering them to embrace independence and fulfilment. You'll cultivate a profound understanding of each individual's unique needs, implementing a holistic, person-centred care approach. Your commitment will ensure that emotional, social, and physical requirements are comprehensively met, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.

Key duties include:

* Dispensing medication in accordance with prescribed schedules.

* Providing support with daily living tasks and household chores, including meal preparation, tidying, and personal hygiene assistance.

* Building positive rapport with a diverse team of professionals/Clients.

* Prioritising the continual safety and well-being of clients.

* Upholding meticulous record-keeping, including support plans and medication administration records.

* Fulfilling all required administrative tasks promptly.

* Sustaining open lines of communication with the Service Manager and other professionals.

* Honouring the uniqueness and privacy of each individual under care.

* Nurturing and maintaining connections with service users and their families.

To excel in this role, you should possess the following essential skills:

* Demonstrates patience and maintains composure in challenging situations.

* Quickly adapts to new environments with ease.

* Known for reliability and trustworthiness in all tasks and responsibilities.

* Willing to travel for work within a reasonable distance.

* Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

* Capable of working independently and taking initiative as needed.

* Dedicated to creating positive outcomes in the lives of those supported.

What We Offer:

* A fulfilling and challenging role with flexible hours.

* Competitive hourly rates.

* Opportunities for training and professional development.

* ‘Refer a friend’ bonus.

If you are interested in joining our agency team at Pin Point Health and Social Care, please contact Adam Grapes at our Gateshead office for an informal discussion or submit an up-to-date copy of your CV via the apply button. Your dedication and compassion can make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most