Support worker

• Personal care such as washing, shaving, bathing, and showering, dental care, toilet care and assistance including that of menstrual and continence needs, assisting with dressing and undressing when required
• Assisting and administering medications in line with the service users care plan and prescribed medication administration record
• Supporting the service user with the preparation of meals, eating, and drinking and where required record fluid and nutrition charts as specified in the care plan. In some cases, meals will be cooked and prepared for them
• Providing safe moving and handling of people care to support the service user’s movement around their property and sleeping areas
• Undertaking household chores such as making beds/changing linen, emptying the bin, washing pots, and maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment
• Engaging the service user in stimulating conversation and supporting their social needs by encouraging daily mind engaging activities. You may also be asked to take the service user out into public places such as shopping and leisure activities
• Providing support and assistance to the Care Worker or Senior Carer at times when a double up crew is required
• Ensuring that all care activity is recorded on to the Care App
• Informing the Duty On-Call of any safeguarding concerns in line with EMCAS policy
• Adhere to all EMCAS policies and procedures and work within the scope of practice of the job role

• Current UK residence
• Full UK driving licence
• The care Certificate (or be willing to work towards achieving it within the stipulated 12 weeks)
• Safe handling and Administration of Medication
• Exceptional communication skills
• Well spoken English Language skills
• Good listening skills
• Able to work individually or part of a team
• Kind, compassionate, empathetic, and have a genuine caring nature

Experience in a previous role similar to this one

• Block Pay (Paid Travel Time)
• Fuel Cards to cover working fuel costs
• PPE and Uniform provided by us
• DBS
• Training and Career Development