Care Support Worker

Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Ltd; Fleetwood; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Fleetwood is looking for enthusiastic carers to provide personal care and support to clients. You'll enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive training. Applicants must have a caring nature and a driving licence for this rewarding role. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive rates of pay

Generous mileage allowance

Ongoing training program

Free uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• Experience in the care industry is preferable but not essential.
• A Driving Licence and the use of own car are required.

Responsibilities

• Visit nominated adult clients and provide personal care.
• Provide medication, meals/drinks, and domestic support.
• Participate in training programmes.

Skills

Caring nature

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Join Us – Willowbrook Homecare for a Satisfying and rewarding Career in Care – You’ll be glad you did!

Are you considering a career change, thinking about returning to work after a career break, semi-retired, looking for additional hours, or an experienced carer seeking a new challenge? We would like you to bring your personal qualities and values to us. We are looking for keen and enthusiastic carers with a caring nature and a will to do well, and we are positive you will fit in very well with our friendly team here at Willowbrook Homecare.

Responsibilities

• Visit nominated adult clients, at times directed by care coordinators and management.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Provide medication, meals/drinks, repositioning and domestic support to clients.
• Share necessary and appropriate information with supervisors.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Fully comply with Company policies, procedures and approved practice, and promote the aims of the Company.
• Participate in induction training and regular in-service training programmes, as directed by managers or supervisors.

What we’re looking for – Key skills and attributes

• A caring nature, good personal values with a will to do well.
• Someone who enjoys helping people and who wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
• Effective communication skills.
• A positive and can-do attitude.
• Experience in the care industry is preferable but not essential as full induction/training will be given to those new to the care sector.
• A Driving Licence and the use of own car are required.

Working for Willowbrook Homecare offers you the following

• Flexible Working Hours – We can offer full or part-time, flexible hours working on a weekend on weekend off rota.
• Contracted Hours offered.
• Competitive rates of pay every four weeks.
• Generous mileage allowance of 30p per mile.
• Boost Your Earnings By covering holidays and sickness or taking on additional shifts you can boost your earnings.
• Holiday allowance – Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day double time.
• Enrolment in the Workplace Pension scheme.
• Free Uniform Inc PPE – We care about keeping you and our clients safe, so we provide all the PPE equipment you need.
• A full Induction and onboarding programme.
• One-to-one mentoring.
• Ongoing Training program including online and practical, and QCF Levels in Health & Social Care for professional growth & development. With our comprehensive training and ongoing development, you will always feel supported and valued.
• Induction and Employee Dashboard.
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited, subject to conditions).

With the ongoing Help and support from our highly motivated management team, you are never alone at Willowbrook.

UK Applicants only: United Kingdom applicants only, Willowbrook Homecare are currently unable to offer sponsorship to overseas workers.

Next step

Apply online today: If you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, and you want to join our successful award-winning care company, then you can apply right now – click on the Apply for Job button below.

If you would like to have an informal chat before you apply, you can contact us on 01253 733427 during office hours Monday to Friday (8.00 am-17.00).

We look forward to hearing from you!