Care Support Worker, Crossroads Care Richmond & Kingston

Richmond Borough Mind; Richmond; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Richmond is seeking Care Support Workers to assist primary caregivers and provide practical support within the home environment. This flexible role includes personal care and social engagement activities, adhering to established care policies. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a compassionate attitude. Training, support, and a guaranteed hour contract will be provided.

Benefits

Guaranteed hour contract

Flexible working hours

Training and support

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with carers and individuals.
• A compassionate and respectful attitude is required in all situations.
• Ability to adapt to challenging situations to provide effective support.

Responsibilities

• Assist or substitute the primary caregiver within the home environment.
• Provide practical support to both the carer and the individual receiving care.
• Engage in social activities and perform light domestic duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and respectful attitude

Ability to adapt to challenging situations

Maintain confidentiality

Good time management

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Overview

Want to make a difference and improve the lives of local carers and the people they care for in a flexible role? At Crossroads Care Richmond & Kingston upon Thames, Care Support Workers (CSW) play a crucial role in assisting or substituting the primary caregiver within the home environment. They provide practical support to both the carer and the individual receiving care.

The tasks assigned may vary from personal care to engaging in social activities, along with light domestic duties as required. In delivering high-quality care, they adhere to the policies set forth by Richmond upon Thames Crossroads Care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist or substitute the primary caregiver within the home environment.
• Provide practical support to both the carer and the individual receiving care.
• Deliver personal care, engage in social activities, and perform light domestic duties as required.
• Adhere to the policies set forth by Richmond upon Thames Crossroads Care at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and respectful attitude.
• Ability to adapt to challenging situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Good time management and the ability to work independently.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Care and prior experience, with an understanding of carers and individual needs and care plans, and the aptitude to identify concerns.

Benefits

Successful applicants can expect a guaranteed hour contract with flexible working, plus training, support and other benefits.