Support Worker
Crewe, CW2
Temporary, Long days, Waking nights
£13.68 per hour
SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Our ethos is to provide a friendly and approachable service to all candidates and clients while always remaining professional and responsive.
We offer a 24/7, 365 on-call service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients and staff.
As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
Our homes based in Crewe are well established homes providing high-quality care to all residents.
You will work in a team at the Crewe homes supporting both staff and residents in residential or nursing home settings.
The Support Worker will be:
Assisting with daily living activities (e.g., dressing, washing, and grooming) when required.
Supporting with mobility needs, including the use of aids or hoists if necessary.
Administering or assisting with medication (if trained and authorised).
Helping with meal preparation and ensuring dietary needs or preferences are met.
Encouraging and assisting individuals to develop independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and money management.
Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities.
Providing emotional support and companionship.
Supporting individuals in managing challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies.
Assisting with communication needs, which may include using alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS).
Promoting emotional well-being and mental health through encouragement and active listening.
Always ensuring the safety and dignity of the individuals.
Following safeguarding protocols and reporting any concerns where required.
The ideal candidate for the Support Worker will have:
Previous experience in Health Care role within a home setting or within domiciliary care.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable
A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
Ability and flexibility and comfortable working in fast changing environment.
Being dependable and committed to patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
No Sponsorship.
A full UK Driver’s Licence is desirable.
What we offer:
Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays.
Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance.
Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months.
Uniform provided.
Additional training such as, medication training, CPI, Children’s Residential Training.
Supportive and friendly staff.
Range of setting to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card.
An opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Crewe area and would like to learn more about the Healthcare Assistant role, then please contact SaferHandCare. Alternatively submit your application for consideration.
Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
