Support Assistant (Days)
Core
Support adults recently discharged from hospital in their own homes to regain confidence and independence through personal care, reablement, and daily living assistance.
Role type
Support Assistant (Health & Social Care)
Builds
Short-term care, rehabilitation, and reablement services for vulnerable adults
Domain
Health & Social Care / Adult Social Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, medication administration, moving and handling, safeguarding, domestic tasks, financial support, data recording
Preferred skills
Care Certificate, Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
Responsibilities
Promote and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults; implement individual care and support plans; assist with personal care (dressing, washing, toileting); support with daily living tasks (meals, shopping, laundry); administer or support self-medication; assist with stoma and catheter care; maintain accurate records and incident forms; collaborate with health and social care professionals.