Social Work Assistant

MR-318

£18.54 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Leicestershire, Leicestershire

Social Care

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

Social Work Assistant, Leicestershire
Pay rate £18.54 per hour  
Vitalis Social Care are recruiting for an experienced Social Work Assistant to join an Older and Disabled People’s Services Team in Leicestershire.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities: -
The promotion and maintenance of a high standard of care; to ensure the emotional, physical and social wellbeing of residents in the Home, considering the personal rights of each resident.
To be responsible for carrying out all the duties of the job in accordance with the 
County Councils equal opportunity policy. 
  • To show an understanding of resident’s needs.
  • To encourage residents to achieve maximum independence (by assisting residents to meet their own needs, whenever possible).
  • To attend to personal hygiene needs, e.g. bathing, hair care, visits to the toilet, including the use and emptying of commodes, dealing with incontinence and emptying catheter bags.
  • To give assistance to all residents as needed, especially help with walking, feeding and dressing.
  • To administer first aid when necessary.
  • To serve meals and drinks; ensure special diets are given to the appropriate resident.
Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.