Support Worker (Home Care)

Blush Healthcare Ltd • Full-time • Manchester, GB • 1w ago

Join Our Expanding Team at Blush Healthcare Ltd!

Are you a compassionate and and experienced support worker with experience in home care? Blush Healthcare Ltd is expanding our dedicated team and seeking experienced individuals to provide exceptional care in the Trafford, Salford and surrounding areas. Please note, we are only taking applications for DRIVERS with access to their own vehicle.

At Blush Healthcare, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and a friendly "can-do" attitude. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and meet our requirements, we want to hear from you! We are looking to establish the strongest team possible to help us as we begin to provide services to people in our local and surrounding communities.

About the Role

As a Home Care Professional with Blush Healthcare Ltd, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, personalised care to our clients in their own homes. This vital role involves supporting individuals with various needs, enabling them to maintain their independence and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer medication in accordance with care plans and company policies.
Moving and Handling: Assist clients with safe and dignified moving and handling, utilising appropriate techniques and equipment.
Personal Care: Provide respectful assistance with personal care, including washing, dressing, and hygiene.
Companionship & Support: Offer companionship, emotional support, and engage clients in activities that promote their well-being.
Household Support: Assist with light household tasks and meal preparation as required.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
Communication: Effectively communicate with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Safeguarding: Comprehensive knowledge of adult safeguarding is imperative to the quality of care we provide.

What We're Looking For:

Proven Experience: Significant experience as a support worker, particularly in home care is highly desirable.
Driving & Vehicle: You must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to your own reliable vehicle.
Essential Skills: Demonstrated experience and competency in medication administration and moving and handling.
Care Certificate or Above: You must be able to evidence completion of the Care Certificate or a higher relevant qualification.
Local to the Area: Reside in or around Trafford or Salford
Compassionate & Reliable: A genuine desire to provide excellent care, coupled with reliability and a professional approach.
Excellent Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
Availability & Flexibility: Here at Blush Healthcare, we are dedicated to helping you strike a good work-life balance, whilst still delivering a high-quality person centred service. We ask that you work with us to be as flexible as possible until we find a pattern that works for everyone.

Please Note:

We do not offer sponsorship at this time.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you meet the above criteria and are eager to join a supportive and professional team, we encourage you to apply! Take the next step in your rewarding care career with Blush Healthcare Ltd.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

For further information please call 07717790642 or e-mail the team at hello@blushhealthcare.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

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