Community Support Worker

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully paid training

Paid travel time between visits

Paid mileage where applicable

28 days’ annual leave pro rata

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Blue Light Card discounts

Résumé du poste

Sage Care | City & County Healthcare Group is recruiting for a London-based home care role in Shepherd’s Bush and surrounding areas. You will travel between clients’ homes, delivering personal care, companionship and practical support. No driving required, with paid travel time between visits and flexible shifts in full-time or part-time arrangements.

Full paid training is provided, with ongoing development and a commitment to high standards of dignity, respect and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience needed; fully paid training and ongoing support.
• Able to travel locally between client homes in London area.
• Willingness to provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity.
• Comfortable with visiting multiple clients in a day.

Responsabilités

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, continence care).
• Assist with medication reminders and support as per care plan.
• Prepare meals and beverages according to dietary needs.
• Assist with mobility and use of mobility aids as needed.
• Offer companionship and support to reduce loneliness.
• Record care activities and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Connaissances

Compassionate approach

Good communication

Reliability & punctuality

Personal care assistance

Interpersonal skills

Description du poste

• Compensation: GBP 14.8 - GBP 15.3 - hourly

Company Description

Sage Care | City & County Healthcare Group
Full-time and part-time opportunities
£14.80–£15.30 per hour

A people person? Get paid to make someone’s day.

Where you’ll work

Join our Shepherd’s Bush branch, supporting clients across:

• Brixton Hill
• Streatham
• Chelsea
• Clapham
• Earls Court
• South Kensington

You’ll travel between clients’ homes within your allocated area. You do not need to drive or own a vehicle for this London-based role, but you’ll need to be comfortable travelling locally between visits.

• Monday to Friday: £14.80 per hour
• Saturday: £14.80 per hour
• Sunday: £15.30 per hour

You’ll be paid hourly, including travel time between client visits.

Our services operate seven days a week, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Typical shifts include:

Day shifts: Starting at 6am or 7am and finishing at 2pm

Evening shifts: Starting at 2pm and finishing at 10pm or 11pm

We’ll discuss your availability, preferred working pattern and local care requirements during recruitment.

Job Description

Help people live life their way

This is a hands-on home care role. Alongside companionship and practical help, you’ll provide personal care, always respecting each person’s dignity, privacy and choices.

Following individual care plans, you’ll support clients with:

Personal care: Helping with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care.

Medication: Collecting prescriptions, providing reminders and supporting or administering medication in line with your training and the client’s care plan.

Meals and drinks: Preparing meals, snacks and drinks that reflect individual preferences and dietary needs, and helping with eating and drinking where required.

Mobility: Supporting safe movement, transfers and the use of mobility aids and personal equipment, following your training and care plans.

Everyday tasks: Helping with shopping, making and changing beds, laundry, light cleaning, tidying and emptying commodes.

Companionship: Offering conversation, reassurance and a listening ear, helping reduce loneliness.

Community connections: Supporting activities, outings and appointments, and helping people stay connected with friends and family.

Wellbeing and safety: Recognising hazards, responding appropriately to concerns or emergencies, and reporting changes in a client’s wellbeing through the appropriate channels.

Clear records and teamwork: Recording care accurately and working with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to provide consistent support.

You’ll encourage people to do what they can for themselves, offering the right support to help them maintain their independence.

Qualifications

No previous care experience is needed. We provide fully paid training and ongoing support.

Perhaps you’ve worked in retail, hospitality or customer service, supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others. Your listening skills, patience and ability to put people at ease could be a great starting point.

You’ll need:

• A kind, respectful and compassionate approach
• Good communication and listening skills
• Reliability and good timekeeping
• A willingness to provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity
• Confidence travelling between clients’ homes
• A practical approach to solving problems and knowing when to ask for help
• Resilience, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• The existing right to work in the UK

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Additional Information

What you’ll receive

• Fully paid training, online and face to face
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
• Full-time and part-time working options
• Local community work, with paid travel time between visits
• Paid mileage where applicable
• Enhanced Sunday pay and bank holiday pay arrangements
• 28 days’ annual leave, pro rata
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay
• Death in Service payment
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• Refer-a-friend scheme – earn £300 per referral
• Blue Light Card eligibility, giving access to discounts at leading brands
• Access to our in-house app

As part of City & County Healthcare Group, one of the UK’s largest care providers, we offer the support of a national organisation alongside the relationships and community feel of a local team.

We’re investing in our people, technology and ways of working to improve care. That means opportunities to develop your skills, build your confidence and take the next step in your career.

Ready to turn your people skills into something meaningful?

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Sage Care is an equal opportunities employer.

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