Casual Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate individuals to join their diverse social care team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by providing personalized care and support in their own homes. You'll be part of a dedicated team, helping individuals regain independence and develop essential living skills. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and ready to face exciting challenges every day, this position is perfect for you. Flexible working options are available, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.

Qualifications

• Caring nature with the ability to complete the Care Certificate.
• Experience working in a team with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care to support independent living.
• Administer medication and complete care records accurately.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual Handling

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Information Technology Skills

Education

Care Certificate

Full UK Driver’s License

Job description

Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge? This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!

Main Responsibilities

1. Working flexibly across various locations in North Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.
2. Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills
3. Administer medication
4. Support with manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing
5. Support people with eating and drinking
6. Accurately complete care records

The Ideal Candidate

1. Enthusiastic about working with people and caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.
3. Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.
4. Able to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritise tasks and work within time restraints.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. A caring nature and ability to complete the Care Certificate
2. Full UK Driver’s license and your own vehicle with business insurance
3. Experience of working in a team
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills
5. Literacy and numeracy skills
6. Information and communication technology skills

Additional information: We’re happy to talk flexible working. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2 June 2025. For further details, contact the Assistant Manager Frances Perry at [e-mail].