Care & Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Otley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support service provider in Otley is seeking compassionate individuals to join their supported living team. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. Key responsibilities include delivering personal care and assisting clients with everyday tasks. Candidates should ideally possess a driver's license and be open to flexible hours. The position offers various benefits like enhanced holiday pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG and uniform

Exclusive discounts on driving-related services

Career development pathways

Wellbeing support

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, training provided.
• Must be committed to delivering high standards of care.
• Ideally, candidate should be a driver with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and light domestic tasks.
• Support service users in daily activities.
• Work alongside the team for quality care delivery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for people who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to give the very best support to our service users within the supported living team in Cambridge and surrounding areas. You do not need previous experience, as we will train and support you as you develop your skills. Ideally, you would need to be a driver with your own transport.

Do you share our values?

• Committed and passionate about delivering the highest standard of quality care
• Ensuring our service users are always shown dignity and respect
• Empower, enable, and encourage our service users to remain as independent as possible
• Work together with your team to achieve quality

The demand for our support services is increasing, and we need new and experienced support workers to continue delivering high-quality personal care through our local, well-supported teams. Your duties may range from light domestic tasks to full personal care. Helping our customers with everyday tasks makes a big difference in their lives.

Our services are available 24/7, offering flexible hours. We aim to provide continuity by matching support workers with the same customers regularly, fostering good working relationships. There is also work available in our domiciliary care service, and you may be required to work across services when needed.

Shifts are from 7am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm. Alternate weekends are required.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
• Career development pathways including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with opportunities for progression—50% of salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and free eye tests with glasses contribution
• Referral scheme, Care Friends, earning £500 per referral