Community Care & Support Workers wanted in Leeds £12.60 per hour

Ethicare Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Leeds is seeking Community Care & Support Workers to assist vulnerable individuals with their daily activities. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay of £12.60 per hour plus mileage, and comprehensive training. We prioritize candidates who can drive, but local work may be available for non-drivers. Join a supportive team that values independence and dignity in care.

Benefits

Time and a half on bank holidays

4 weeks holiday per year

Paid training and shadowing

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working

Health Service Discounts for care workers

Paid mileage for drivers

Qualifications

• Car drivers preferred for optimal performance.
• Ability to assist with varied personal care tasks.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Prepare meals and snacks for clients.
• Support clients in household tasks and errands.
• Provide reminders and assistance with medications.
• Help clients with mobility issues and transfers.
• Encourage social activities and provide companionship.
• Report progress and concerns to management.
• Document completed tasks and observations.
• Offer emergency assistance as needed.

Skills

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Household Tasks

Medication Support

Mobility Assistance

Social Support

Communication

Documentation

Emergency Assistance

Promoting Independence

Job description

Overview

Community Care & Support Workers: Full & part time hours available. £12.60 per hour (+ 40p per mile for drivers).

Ethicare Home Support Ltd are a private home care provider, based in Pudsey, LS28. Our service provides personal and social care to vulnerable adults, young people and children in their homes, by assisting with daily activities, administering medications, personal care, household tasks, and providing companionship with individual needs, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing meals and snacks and assisting with eating and drinking.
• Household Tasks: Cleaning the home, washing clothes, shopping, and running errands.
• Medication Support: Reminding and/or assisting with medication.
• Mobility Assistance: Supporting with mobility issues, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
• Social Support: Providing companionship, encouraging social activities, and assisting with communication.
• Communication: Reporting progress, concerns, and observations to our Assistant Manager & Home Care Manager.
• Documentation: Keeping records of tasks completed, observations, and medication administration.
• Emergency Assistance: Providing assistance in case of emergencies.
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging client independence and preventing isolation.
• Accompanying to appointments: doctors’, dentists & hospital appointments.

Shifts

• 7am – 2pm shift (Breakfast & Lunch Calls).
• 4pm – 10.00pm shift (Tea & Bed Calls).

We do ask for our Carers to be able to work alternate weekend, with a day off during the week to ensure good continuity of care to our service users.

Requirements / Preferences

Car Drivers preferred—However, if you do not have your own car, we will endeavour to find local work for you, but you must be prepared to travel on public transport to your care calls.

Benefits / Package

• Time and a half on bank holidays.
• 4 weeks holiday per year.
• Alternative weekends off.
• Dementia training course / Medication training course!
• Paid training and shadowing.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Blue Card Discounts on shopping, supermarkets & high street fashions!
• Health Service Discounts for care workers
• Paid mileage for drivers door to door!
• Send your cv now: [e-mail]

Call Ethicare Recruitment Team: 0113-8771234

Please note: We are not accepting any applications from overseas or offering sponsorships.