Nardus Healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join its team in Coventry. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in need, supporting their wellbeing and independence in a professional and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, highly organised, and flexible, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others, including those who are sick or infirm. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently using initiative to respond to changing needs.
This position is ideal for candidates seeking rewarding care roles in Coventry, whether experienced or looking to develop their career in health and social care. Nardus Healthcare offers a supportive working environment, ongoing training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people you support.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Full Time and Part Time
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Coventry
Full job description
Support Worker staff needed for brand new supported living provider
Care/ Support worker Purpose of position
This care service involves a programme of personal care and household care management that is personalized for each service user in the form of a care plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with a variety of duties, and in doing so the carer will observe and respect the service user’s dignity, privacy and independence as far as is practical.
Requirements:
Principal responsibilities – Care/ Support Worker
- To provide personal and practical care services for people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities.
- To assist service users with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet where necessary.
- To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use- and care of aids and personal equipment.
- To help care for service users who are dying.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
- To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.
- To launder service users’ clothing.
- To set tables and trays, serve meals, feed service users who need help, prepare light meals and wash up, and tidy and clear away.
- To read and write in log-book records and take part in staff and service users’ meetings and in training activities as directed.
If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply for the position of Healthcare Assistant. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment. Apply today to join our dedicated team!
Person Specification — Essential Criteria
The following personal attributes are considered essential to the post of care/ support worker and senior care/ support worker:
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Flexible
- Caring
- Sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm
- An active team player but also able to work on own initiative.
- A good communicator.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled