Care and Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate individual to join a dedicated team as Care and Support Worker in North Yorkshire. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to individuals in various settings, including their homes or care facilities. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in supporting people and enhancing their quality of life.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting clients with personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring their dignity and comfort.
• Helping clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication management, household tasks, and transportation.
• Offering emotional and social support to clients, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
• Monitoring and recording clients’ health and well-being, including vital signs, and report any changes or concerns to the relevant healthcare professionals.
• Following individual care plans and updating them as needed in collaboration with healthcare teams, families, and clients.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of clients by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting any concerns as appropriate.
• Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients, families, and colleagues to ensure continuity of care and address any issues or needs.
• Working effectively as part of a team, participating in staff meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a care or support role.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care are advantageous (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and patient-centred care, understanding the needs and preferences of each individual.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

‍We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K