Social Care Worker
Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Social Care Worker, where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily living. In this vital role, you will provide personalized care and assistance to promote independence, dignity, and well\-being. Whether working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or community settings, your efforts will help create a safe, comfortable environment for those in need of extra support. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on individuals’ lives every day.
Duties
- Assist residents and clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to ensure comfort and safety
- Support patient care routines including medication administration, health monitoring, and basic nursing tasks in accordance with care plans
- Provide specialized Alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, or senior care to meet individual needs with patience and empathy
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary requirements and assist with meal consumption when necessary
- Engage in behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions and reduce agitation or distress
- Drive clients to appointments or outings safely while maintaining proper documentation of transportation activities
- Perform light housekeeping duties and ensure the environment remains clean, organized, and welcoming
- Proven experience in assisted living or home care environments with a strong understanding of patient needs
- Knowledge of nursing home procedures, dementia care techniques, and hospice support practices
- Ability to handle heavy lifting safely when assisting with mobility or transfers
- Excellent caregiving skills combined with effective communication and active listening abilities
- Familiarity with medication administration protocols and first aid procedures
- Capable of managing challenging behaviors with patience and professionalism
- Valid driving license for transportation duties; experience with child or elder care is a plus
Pay: £13\.45 per hour
Expected hours: 37\.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health \& wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- UK visa sponsorship
- home care : 1 year (required)
- english (required)
- Cardiff, Cardiff (required)
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