Community Care Support Worker - Enable Independence

Routes to Work; Wishaw; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (Freec)

Wellbeing service

Care Worker of the Month award

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

Job summary

Routes to Work is seeking Support Workers in Wishaw to help people live independently in the community. You’ll provide daily living support and personal care, working as part of a compassionate team in home and community settings.

We offer zero-hour contracts with flexible full-time or part-time hours, plus training, a pension scheme and wellbeing support. You’ll be supported to develop life skills while maintaining dignity and respect for service users.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred care promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and medication.
• Organise daily routines and accompany service users to appointments and activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Support with personal care, hygiene and medication.
• Assist with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Help individuals maintain daily routines and develop life skills.
• Accompany service users to appointments, clubs and community activities.
• Organise and participate in day trips and social outings.
• Support with hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, gardening and sports.
• Encourage engagement in social visits to restaurants, pubs and local events.
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Empathy

Education

SVQ Level 2 after probation

Job description

Routes to Work is seeking Support Workers in Wishaw to help people live independently in the community. You’ll provide daily living support and personal care, working as part of a compassionate team in home and community settings.

We offer zero-hour contracts with flexible full-time or part-time hours, plus training, a pension scheme and wellbeing support. You’ll be supported to develop life skills while maintaining dignity and respect for service users.