Community Support Worker

Sage Care Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed-hours opportunities

Fully paid training

NVQ Level 2/3 opportunities

Pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Refer-a-friend £300

Job summary

Sage Care Limited is hiring care professionals to support independence and wellbeing in clients' homes across the local community. You’ll provide person-centred care, including personal care, meals, mobility support and companionship, while respecting dignity and privacy.

Training is provided, and there are full-time and part-time opportunities with paid travel time between visits and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Willingness to start in care is welcomed and supported with training.
• Ability to provide person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• Reliable, organised and able to keep appointments.
• Willing to travel between clients within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Personal care in a respectful, dignity-driven way.
• Medication reminders and support within care plan.
• Prepare meals and assist with eating as needed.
• Support safe movement and transfers with mobility aids.
• Assist with domestic tasks to keep the home comfortable.
• Provide companionship and reduce loneliness through activities.
• Support outings, appointments and contact with family and friends.
• Notice changes, report concerns and follow procedures in emergencies.
• Keep accurate care records and communicate with colleagues.

Skills

People skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Putting people at ease

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 opportunities

Job description

Job Description

Support independence. Build confidence. Bring companionship.

You'll provide person-centred care that respects each client's dignity, privacy and preferences.

Your role will include:

• Personal care: Supporting washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care with sensitivity and respect.




• Medication support: Providing reminders, collecting prescriptions and assisting with or administering medication in line with your training and the care plan.




• Meals and nutrition: Preparing meals, snacks and drinks, considering dietary needs and preferences, and helping with eating and drinking where required.




• Mobility: Supporting safe movement, transfers and use of mobility aids, including support following a hospital stay where set out in the care plan.




• Everyday tasks: Helping with shopping, laundry, changing beds, light cleaning and keeping the home comfortable.




• Companionship: Making time for conversation, shared interests and activities that help reduce loneliness.




• Community connections: Supporting outings, appointments, hobbies and contact with friends and family.




• Emotional support: Offering patience, reassurance and a listening ear.




• Wellbeing and safety: Noticing and reporting changes, recognising concerns and following the appropriate procedures in an emergency.




• Records and teamwork: Keeping accurate care records and communicating with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals.

Your aim is to help people keep doing the things that matter to them, with the right support at the right time.

Qualifications

Bring your people skills - we'll help you develop your care skills.

We also welcome people starting their first role in care and provide paid training and ongoing support.

You may have gained valuable skills in retail, hospitality, customer service, volunteering or caring for someone close to you. Patience, reliability and the ability to put someone at ease can make a real difference here.

We're looking for people who:

• Are kind, approachable and respectful.


• Listen carefully and communicate clearly.


• Are comfortable providing personal care with dignity.


• Are reliable, organised and committed to keeping appointments.


• Can work independently and ask for support when needed.


• Bring a practical approach to solving problems.


• Are willing to learn and follow individual care plans.


• Can travel between clients within the local community.


• Have the existing right to work in the UK.

We welcome applicants of all genders.

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions.

Additional Information

Support for your work, wellbeing and future

As part of Sage Care and City & County Healthcare Group, you'll receive:

• Guaranteed-hours opportunities, subject to an agreed contract and working pattern.


• Fully paid training, including online and face-to-face induction.


• Funded NVQ/Diploma Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities in Health and Social Care.


• Ongoing development and progression into senior care, coaching and management roles.


• Full-time and part-time working options.


• Paid travel time between client visits.


• Paid mileage where applicable.


• Enhanced Sunday and Bank Holiday pay.


• 28 days' annual leave, pro rata.


• Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay.


• Death in Service payment.


• Pension scheme.


• Benefits and wellbeing platform.


• Refer-a-friend scheme - £300 per referral.


• Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts at leading brands.


• Cycle-to-work scheme.


• Access to our in-house app.


• A local team with opportunities to grow

Sage Care is part of City & County Healthcare Group, one of the UK's largest care providers.

You'll have the support of a local branch team and access to learning and career opportunities across the wider Group. Whether you want to become a confident care professional or work towards a future leadership role, there's room to develop.

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

Sage Care is an equal opportunities employer.