Care Support Worker

Crossroads Braintree and Chelmsford; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care support organization is seeking an Adult Minder/Support Worker to provide care for vulnerable adults. The role includes flexible daytime hours and potential weekend availability. Candidates should ideally have care experience, but training will be provided. A driving licence and access to a car are required. This part-time position in Chelmsford offers a salary of £12.70 - £15.47 per hour.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Paid training

Paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience of care is preferred, with willingness to work with vulnerable adults.
• Training can be provided if you haven't gained experience in care.
• The role requires you to have a car and a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Look after the service user while the carer takes a break.
• Provide support to unpaid family carers and people with care needs.
• Provide personal care and carry out domestic tasks.

Skills

Experience of care

Willingness to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or 3

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Adult Minder/Support Worker at Crossroads Braintree and Chelmsford. Salary £12.70 - £15.47 per hour. Part-time role, approx. 15 hours per week, with potential to increase as cover is available. Day shifts with occasional weekend availability.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexible hours
• Paid mileage
• Paid training
• Paid holiday

Responsibilities

• Look after the service user, either accessing the community or staying in their home, while the carer takes a break from their caring role.
• Provide support to unpaid family carers and people with care needs, including emotional support.
• Provide personal care (where needed).
• Carry out domestic tasks.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience of care is preferred, with willingness to work with vulnerable adults.
• Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or 3 (not essential; training can be provided).
• Training will be provided if you haven't gained experience in care.
• The role requires you to have a car and a driving licence.
• We are looking for Support Workers who live in Chelmsford and Witham.