Care Support Worker

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Homecare First is looking for compassionate and proactive Support Workers to join an established team supporting an adult with complex care and rehabilitation needs in their own home. The role focuses on promoting independence and community participation, while providing safe, consistent support with daily living.

The client is deaf and communicates via BSL, lip reading and speech; BSL skills would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV).
• Willing to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and daily routines.
• Assist mobility, transfers and repositioning.
• Support rehabilitation and therapy activities.
• Medication support and accurate care records.
• Support diabetes management and blood glucose monitoring
• Prepare meals and support good nutrition and hydration
• Support appointments, shopping, social activities and community access
• Drive WAV for outings, appointments and errands
• Support safe use of mobility and rehabilitation equipment
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns
• Use clear, accessible communication and promote independence

Skills

Full UK driving licence

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