Support Worker

Support Worker

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the UK. Uniq Health Care is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

About us: We’re Uniq Health Care, supported living accommodation based in Berkshire.

Uniq provides personalised complete care solutions for people with enduring mental health difficulties, brain injury, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in a bespoke supported living accommodation base. We work closely with both our clients and Health Professionals to provided person centred care.

Job Overview

We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Support Worker to join our Supported Living team. This is a full-time, permanent position, providing tailored one-to-one support to a single client during one shift per day.

Unlike domiciliary care, you will not be required to travel between multiple clients, allowing you to focus on providing consistent, high-quality, person-centred care while promoting the client’s wellbeing, dignity and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support clients with personal care and daily living activities where required.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support clients with appointments, shopping, meal preparation and community activities.
• Support clients to achieve their personal goals and develop independence.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' behaviour, presentation, health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate client records and complete relevant documentation.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and infection control procedures.
• Support clients with budgeting, benefits and other practical aspects of daily living.
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for clients.
• Provide clear handovers and report any concerns to the appropriate senior member of staff.

Skills and Qualities

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, responsible and professional.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised and able to complete documentation accurately.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

Interested?
To find out more, please call 07955290893 for an informal chat or visit our website, www.uniqhealthcare.co.uk

Application question(s):

• Do you have the Care Certificate containing the 15 standards?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving licence (preferred)

Location: Slough, Datchet, Horton, Bracknell, Wokingham, Newbury, Blackwater

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person