Rapid Response Care Assistant/Support Worker

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour

Contract Type: Block paid on shift rotation
Hours Of Work: 7am - 2pm 16.00pm - 22.00pm
Days Of Work: Week 1 Monday Friday Saturday Sunday - Week 2 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Choices Homecare are seeking Rapid ResponseCare Assistants/Support Workers for our clients in locations across theKirklees region.

Why join Choices Homecare

Choices Homecare is part of the Optimo Care Group , supporting people across the UK through compassionate, outcome-focused care. We work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver high-quality support in the community.

About the Role

A Rapid Response Care/Support Worker should demonstrate compassion, reliability, communication skills, flexibility, observation skills, teamwork, resilience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate support to service users during their first call or initial assessment, ensuring their needs, preferences, and circumstances are clearly understood.
• Gather all relevant information and complete or obtain the necessary documentation and paperwork to support the development and implementation of an effective care plan.
• Carry out care calls as required during the initial period of service, providing continuity and reassurance until the service user is successfully established on their regular care round.
• Undertake appropriate risk assessments, identifying potential or immediate risks to service users, staff, and others.
• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
• Support with medication, following prescribed instructions and organisational procedures.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and safe moving-and-handling techniques.
• Help with meals, hydration and basic household tasks where required.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance, particularly during periods of illness, crisis or change.
• Monitor and report changes in a person’s health, wellbeing or behaviour to the appropriate professional.
• Work closely with nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, GPs and other health and social-care professionals.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and report incidents or safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Follow health and safety, infection control, safeguarding and confidentiality policies.
• Manage changing priorities and work effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Support people to remain safely at home and, where possible, prevent unnecessary hospital admission or facilitate a safe discharge from hospital.

Essential experience and skills

Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

At least 2 year experience working in a Health and Social Care environment

Good Written English Skills

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and valid permission to work in the UK.

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