Full job description

Healthcare Support Worker

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £25,000 per year

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hours: Flexible working available

Driving: Full UK driving licence preferred

Sponsorship: No sponsorship preferred

Role Overview

Fame24HourCare is seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Support Worker to join our team in Ipswich. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical daily living support in service users’ own homes.
• Assist with household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, and daily routines.
• Support service users with hobbies, interests, and meaningful activities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and community inclusion.
• Follow personalised care plans and report any changes in needs.
• Safely dispose of waste and hazardous materials.
• Communicate effectively and adapt to individual needs.
• Contribute to personalised support plans.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users.
• 9Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret basic medical information.
• Calm, professional, and reliable approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Experience in a care or healthcare setting is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to community-based home care.

Safer Recruitment

As a CQC-regulated employer, Fame24HourCare follows strict safer-recruitment practices. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference checks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Fame 24 Hour Care, please do not hesitate to apply.