Care Support Worker

Homecare First; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Homecare First in Borehamwood is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist an adult with complex care and rehabilitation needs at home. You will promote independence, adapt activities, and ensure safe daily living.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to drive a WAV, and ability to follow care plans and maintain accurate records. Training will be provided and you will join a supportive care team focused on person-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have held their driving licence / have at least 2 years' driving experience to meet vehicle insurance requirements.
• Be confident and comfortable driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV).
• Be comfortable providing personal care.
• Be able to follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Be able to work safely with moving and handling equipment.
• Be reliable, patient and able to work effectively as part of a care team.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care and daily routines.
• Supporting mobility, transfers and repositioning.
• Assisting with rehabilitation and therapy activities.
• Medication support and accurate care records.
• Supporting diabetes management and blood glucose monitoring.
• Preparing meals and supporting good nutrition and hydration.
• Supporting appointments, shopping, social activities and community access.
• Driving the client's WAV.
• Supporting safe use of mobility and rehabilitation equipment.
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns.
• Using clear, accessible and person-centred communication.
• Promoting independence and encouraging the client to do as much as possible for themselves.

Skills

Driving licence

Personal care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Homecare First is looking for compassionate, reliable and proactive Support Workers to join an established team supporting an adult with complex care and rehabilitation needs in their own home.

The role is focused on promoting independence, choice, rehabilitation and community participation, while providing safe and consistent support with everyday living.

The client is deaf and communicates in several ways, including British Sign Language (BSL), lip reading and spoken/written communication. BSL skills would therefore be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care and daily routines
• Supporting mobility, transfers and repositioning
• Assisting with rehabilitation and therapy activities
• Medication support and accurate care records
• Supporting diabetes management and blood glucose monitoring
• Preparing meals and supporting good nutrition and hydration
• Supporting appointments, shopping, social activities and community access
• Driving the client's wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV)
• Supporting safe use of mobility and rehabilitation equipment
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns
• Using clear, accessible and person-centred communication
• Promoting independence and encouraging the client to do as much as possible for themselves

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have held their driving licence / have at least 2 years' driving experience to meet vehicle insurance requirements
• Be confident and comfortable driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV)
• Be comfortable providing personal care
• Be able to follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance
• Be able to work safely with moving and handling equipment
• Be reliable, patient and able to work effectively as part of a care team
• Be willing to undertake relevant training