Support Worker - Kingsthorpe - NN2

Opus, on behalf of Northamptonshire County, is looking to recruit temporary support workers/ care assistants. Working through Opus, you will offer support to local care homes.

There are many shifts available: early, late, waking nights and day shifts.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, enthusiastic, kind and someone who loves working with the elderly. I am looking for someone who can go into a residential care home with a smile on their face and light up the room for the residents who live there, someone who is passionate about assisting the elderly to go about their day.

Key Objectives:

• To provide a personal care and support service, delivered in accordance with the agreed care plan and the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensure clear, concise, and accurate records are kept of all care and support provided.
• Ensure changes in needs are reflected in care plans where required, and reviewed regularly by assisting Manager, Team Leaders & Night Seniors with recording of information.
• Always being aware of health and safety and following the risk assessment to ensure tenants and carers safety and report any concerns to manager, team leaders and night seniors.
• Other duties to be undertaken include may include tasks such as simple cleaning tasks, making meals, assisting residents to eat.
• To focus on the dignity & respect of service users and in partnership with other agencies to provide an excellent person centred, individualised service.
• To liaise with seniors/managers regarding any concerns you may have regarding the residents.
• Work within a team environment providing excellent care and support.

The skills and qualities we look for include:

• A sensitive and tactful approach
• A natural desire to help improve people's lives
• Patience, empathy, and a good sense of humour
• Reliability, dedication, and a flexible approach to work
• The ability to remain calm and focused even under pressure
• Respect for others, a friendly personality, and a real passion for helping people.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• Free training
• Holiday entitlement accrued while working
• Flexible working hours
• Opus candidates hear about jobs first
• Opportunity to apply for permanent positions as an 'internal candidate'