Assistant Support Worker
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in London Borough of Islington to assist with the appointment of a Assistant Support Worker on a 2.5-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 17.83- 23.90 per hour
Summary:
The Assistant Support Worker will assist in delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults older people or individuals with learning disabilities mental health needs or physical impairments. Working as part of a person-centred team the postholder will help service users maintain independence improve wellbeing and participate in their communities. The role involves providing practical emotional and social support in line with individual care plans and the Councils commitment to dignity equality and empowerment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with personal care tasks where required (e.g. washing dressing toileting) while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Promote safeguarding and report any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of vulnerable adults.
- Adhere to Islington Councils policies on equality diversity and inclusion.
- Support health and safety within supported living or community environments.
- Monitor and report any changes in service users wellbeing or circumstances to senior staff.
Essentials:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Experience (paid voluntary or personal) of supporting vulnerable adults older people or people with disabilities.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires a Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
