Support Worker

Company: MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Bank
Salary: Competitive hourly rate

About the Role

MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Support Workers to join our growing team.

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes and within the community. Your role will be to help people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life while supporting them to achieve their individual goals.

We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy supporting others and who can provide care with patience, respect and professionalism.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of the individual you support, your duties may include:

• Providing person-centred care and support
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments and participate in activities
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting with meal preparation, shopping and household tasks
• Supporting individuals to maintain their independence and develop daily living skills
• Providing medication support in accordance with the individual’s care plan and company procedures
• Following care plans, risk assessments and agreed support strategies
• Completing accurate daily notes and other required documentation
• Promoting dignity, choice, privacy, independence and inclusion
• Recognising and reporting any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns
• Working professionally with families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Good communicators with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support
• Willing to learn and develop their skills
• Able to respect confidentiality, individual choices and cultural differences

Previous experience in health or social care is desirable, but not always essential, as training can be provided to suitable candidates.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Be able to provide satisfactory references
• Be willing to complete all required training
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English
• Be flexible to work different shifts depending on the needs of the people we support

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous for some roles.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities for professional development
• Support from an experienced management team
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of care and support settings

Nursing Assistant

Company: MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Bank
Salary: Competitive hourly rate

About the Role

MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Nursing Assistants to join our growing team.

As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of health and care needs. You will work alongside nurses, healthcare professionals and other members of the care team to promote the health, wellbeing, dignity and independence of the people we support.

This role is ideal for someone who is caring, observant and professional, with a genuine interest in supporting people with their health, personal care and daily living needs.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of the individual and your level of training and competency, your duties may include:

• Providing person-centred care and support
• Assisting individuals with daily living activities and personal care
• Assisting individuals with washing, bathing, dressing, toileting and other personal hygiene needs
• Supporting individuals with general mobility, transfers and safe positioning
• Supporting with medication management in accordance with the individual’s care plan, company procedures and your level of training and competency
• Taking and recording basic health observations, such as temperature and pulse, where appropriately trained and authorised
• Supporting with weighing and measuring individuals where required
• Observing and reporting changes in an individual’s physical or emotional health and wellbeing
• Supporting with bed linen changes and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment
• Assisting with cleaning, laundry and other household tasks
• Distributing and serving food and drinks
• Assisting individuals with eating and drinking where required
• Preparing snacks, hot drinks and simple meals in accordance with individual preferences and dietary requirements
• Monitoring and supporting adequate nutrition and hydration
• Supporting individuals during supervised contacts, where this forms part of their agreed care plan
• Supporting individuals with healthcare appointments and treatment plans
• Assisting with the safe use of mobility aids and other care equipment
• Providing emotional support, reassurance and companionship
• Supporting individuals to maintain and develop their independence wherever possible
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and healthcare instructions
• Maintaining accurate and timely care records, daily notes and observation records
• Following infection prevention and control procedures
• Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns
• Escalating any changes or concerns regarding an individual’s health or wellbeing to the appropriate healthcare professional or manager
• Working professionally with nurses, healthcare professionals, families and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining dignity, privacy, confidentiality, choice and respect at all times

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Observant and able to recognise changes in an individual’s wellbeing
• Confident communicating with individuals, families and healthcare professionals
• Patient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to follow care plans, instructions and established procedures
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Committed to delivering safe and high-quality care
• Willing to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Able to respect confidentiality, individual choices and cultural differences

Previous experience in a healthcare, nursing, care home, hospital, supported living or community care environment is desirable.

Relevant health and social care qualifications are advantageous; however, additional training may be provided depending on the role and the needs of the people we support.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Be able to provide satisfactory references
• Be willing to complete all required mandatory and role-specific training
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English
• Be able to maintain accurate care and observation records
• Be flexible to work different shifts depending on the needs of the people we support
• Work within their training, competence and agreed scope of practice at all times

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous for some roles.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Role-specific training where required
• Opportunities for professional development
• Support from an experienced management team
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to gain experience supporting individuals with a range of health and care needs

Registered Nurse – Part-Time

Company: MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: Competitive hourly rate

About the Role

MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd is looking for a professional, compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis.

As a Registered Nurse, you will play an important role in ensuring that individuals receive safe, effective and person-centred care. You will work closely with individuals, families, care staff and other healthcare professionals to assess needs, monitor health and wellbeing, and support the delivery of high-quality care.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is confident working independently, demonstrates strong clinical judgement and is committed to maintaining high professional standards.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of the individuals we support, your duties may include:

• Undertaking nursing and health assessments
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of person-centred care plans
• Monitoring individuals’ health and identifying changes or deterioration in their condition
• Providing appropriate clinical advice and escalating concerns where necessary
• Supporting safe and effective medicines management
• Reviewing medication records and medication-related practices where required
• Liaising with GPs, pharmacies, community nursing teams and other healthcare professionals
• Supporting individuals with long-term health conditions and complex care needs
• Providing clinical guidance and support to Support Workers and other members of the care team
• Supporting staff with clinical procedures where appropriate
• Assessing and monitoring staff competency for delegated healthcare tasks where appropriate
• Promoting effective infection prevention and control practices
• Supporting risk assessments and the management of clinical risks
• Maintaining accurate, clear and confidential clinical records
• Participating in care reviews and multidisciplinary meetings where required
• Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Promoting dignity, independence, choice, privacy and informed decision-making
• Ensuring nursing practice is delivered in accordance with professional standards, company policies and relevant legislation
• Maintaining professional accountability and working within the NMC Code at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, professional and committed to person-centred care
• A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Clinically competent and able to make appropriate professional decisions
• Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An effective communicator with individuals, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals
• Organised and able to maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Able to recognise deterioration and respond appropriately
• Confident providing guidance and support to care staff
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults
• Committed to maintaining and developing their professional knowledge and clinical skills

Previous experience in community nursing, domiciliary care, supported living, complex care, learning disabilities or a similar health and social care setting would be advantageous.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Hold a recognised nursing qualification
• Have current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Maintain their NMC registration and professional requirements
• Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Be able to provide satisfactory references
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English
• Have excellent communication and clinical documentation skills
• Be willing to complete all required mandatory and role-specific training
• Work within their professional competence and scope of practice at all times

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous due to the community-based nature of some of our services.

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time working opportunities
• Full induction and ongoing support
• Mandatory and role-specific training
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to work with individuals with a range of health and care needs
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and quality of our services

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and would like to develop your career in health and social care, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today to join MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd and become part of a team committed to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred support.

MALMO Healthcare Specialists Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@malmohealthcare.co.uk or call us:

07436337738

. We will review your application and contact you if we believe you would be a good fit for our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining MALMO Healthcare Specialists LTD! We look forward to hearing from you.