Care and Support worker

Care Santé Limited; City of Tea Tree Gully; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Workplace pension

Company mobile phone provided

Full paid induction and training

Ongoing paid refresher training

Mileage allowance

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced PPE provided

DBS paid by company

Job summary

Valley Care Derbyshire is seeking a Care & Support Worker to help people live independently at home with dignity and safety. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily tasks, mobility, meals and companionship, and support families in a compassionate team.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time hours with induction, ongoing training, mileage allowance, paid holidays, pension, and excellent opportunities for career progression within a supportive family-focused team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion, patience and respect in care settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care and maintaining dignity.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting mobility and safe use of equipment
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking
• Prompting or administering medication
• Carrying out light household tasks including cleaning and laundry
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and community access
• Delivering compassionate end-of-life care when required
• Keeping accurate care records and reporting wellbeing changes

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Good communication

Patience

Respect for others

Job description

Care & Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for more than just a job? Looking for a career where what you do really matters?

Every visit, every conversation, and every act of kindness helps someone live more independently in the place they call home.

A few hours of your day could change someone else's.

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll help people stay independent, maintain their dignity, and continue living safely in the place they call home. It's a career built on compassion, trust, and making a genuine difference every single day.

At Valley Care Derbyshire, we're looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate Care & Support Workers to join our friendly domiciliary care team. Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a brand-new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

What We Offer

• £13.00 - £16.60 per hour (paid every two weeks)
• 35p per mile mileage allowance* (*Additional mileage paid where the distance between two consecutive calls exceeds 4 miles)
• Paid holiday
• Workplace pension
• Company mobile phone provided
• Full paid induction and comprehensive training – no experience required
• Ongoing paid refresher training
• Support and funding towards recognised care qualifications
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Enhanced PPE provided
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the company

Areas We Cover

We're Currently Recruiting Care & Support Workers In

Hope Valley and the surrounding areas

We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available and welcome people who want to join our supportive, family-focused team.

Typical Working Hours

• Morning shifts: 7:00am, 8:00am until approximately 2:00pm-3:00pm
• Evening shifts: 3:00pm-10:00pm
• Alternate weekends

Your Role

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll provide person-centred care and support that enables people to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting people with mobility and the safe use of equipment
• Preparing meals and supporting with eating and drinking
• Prompting or administering medication
• Completing light household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and changing bedding
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and supporting people to access their local community
• Delivering compassionate end-of-life care where required
• Keeping accurate care records and reporting changes in wellbeing

What We're Looking For

We believe the best Care & Support Workers are caring people with the right values.

You’ll Need

• The right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
• Compassion, patience and respect for others
• Good communication skills
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a career where you'll be appreciated, supported and given the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time

Location: Hope Valley

Job Function: Care Assistant