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Support Worker

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting a Support Worker in Maryport, Cumbria.

We require full time availability, with no VISA restrictions and ideally a car driver due to location.

Provide personalised, high-quality care and support.

Main Duties

  • Foster warm relationships to encourage expression of needs.
  • Respect privacy and maintain dignity.
  • Assist in developing practical and social skills.
  • Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect for preferences.
  • Promote self-esteem and empower decision-making.
  • Boost confidence through positive reinforcement.
  • Assist with daily tasks like shopping, meal prep, and chores.
  • Encourage and support self-care and independent living.
  • Support cultural, spiritual, and personal identity needs.
  • Facilitate access to social and leisure activities.
  • Encourage community participation and healthy lifestyle choices.

Person Specification

The successful Support Worker must:

  • Have demonstrable Knowledge and experience working within Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Dementia, Mental Health and/or additional needs providing high quality care and support and promote independence.
  • Show strong verbal communication skills with the ability to listen sensitively to others.
  • Demonstrate good written communication, with the ability to contribute to record keeping system.
  • Ability to provide sympathetic emotional and practical support to service users.

Interested? Please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.