Community Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free mandatory training

DBS paid by the company

Company pension

Fuel mileage/expenses paid

Paid annual leave

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd in Bristol is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide domiciliary care and community support. You will help individuals maintain independence, develop daily living skills and engage with their local communities.

Experience supporting those with mental health needs, learning disabilities and/or autism is essential, and driving is required to travel between locations. Weekend and bank holiday work may be required. Competitive pay and enhanced rates apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care or community support is required.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities or autism.
• Comfort with budgeting, managing finances and shopping.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support for daily living and personal care.
• Support with medication per care plans and procedures.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping and finances.
• Help individuals access appointments and essential services.
• Encourage community engagement and activities, promoting independence.
• Maintain records and communicate with colleagues and professionals.
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and a positive quality of life.

Skills

Domiciliary care

Mental health support

Learning disabilities

Autism support

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Weekend/bank holiday availability

Job description

Location: Bristol

Job Type: Full-time

Annual Salary: £24,779.56

Enhanced Rates: Additional enhanced rates apply for weekend and bank holiday work.

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Support Workers to join our team providing domiciliary care and community support across Bristol.

This is a rewarding role supporting individuals to maintain their independence, develop their daily living skills and engage positively within their local communities.

The successful candidates will be supporting individuals who may have mental health needs, learning disabilities and/or autism, so experience and confidence in working with these groups is essential.

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support, which may include:

• Supporting individuals with daily living and personal care needs.
• Supporting with medication in line with individual care plans and agreed procedures.
• Supporting individuals with shopping, budgeting and managing their finances.
• Supporting individuals to access appointments and essential services.
• Encouraging and supporting community engagement and participation in activities.
• Promoting independence, confidence and daily living skills.
• Providing emotional and practical support in line with individual needs and care plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and maintain a positive quality of life.

The role will vary according to the individual needs of the people we support, and all support will be delivered in a person-centred and recovery-focused manner.

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience working in domiciliary care, community support or a similar care/support role.
• Have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Are confident supporting individuals with budgeting, managing finances and shopping.
• Are comfortable supporting people to access appointments, activities and community services.
• Have a genuine commitment to promoting independence and enabling people to achieve their goals.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are compassionate, patient, reliable and professional.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider care and support team.
• Are flexible and able to work weekends and bank holidays when required.

*Essential Requirement – Driving

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role, as the position involves travelling between locations and providing community-based support across Bristol.

What We Offer

• £24,779.56 annual salary
• Enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday work
• Competitive pay rates
• Fuel mileage/expenses paid for staff using their own vehicle for work
• Paid annual leave
• Full-time positions available
• Free mandatory and role-specific training
• DBS paid for by the company
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the organisation
• Company pension