Community Support Worker #5263024

Semester.co.uk; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their caring team. This role involves attending to the personal needs of service users, enabling them to live independently in their homes. You will provide support with daily tasks, contribute to care assessments, and engage in social activities. With a commitment to ongoing training and flexible hours, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for service users while enjoying competitive pay and various employment opportunities.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Flexible hours

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS/Update service is required.
• References for the last 3 years of employment are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend to personal needs and assist with daily living tasks.
• Contribute to assessments and maintain service user records.
• Implement safety procedures and report to senior staff.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication

Assessment Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To attend, as part of the caring team, to the personal (e.g. social, emotional, physical, intellectual) needs of the service users, in line with the individual service user’s care programme enabling them, wherever possible, to live independently in their own homes by carrying out tasks they are unable to do for themselves.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Attend to the personal needs of service users and undertake scheduled checks in line with agreed care programmes. Encouraging service users, where possible, to undertake these physical tasks for themselves, e.g. dressing, washing, feeding service users and administering non-invasive medication.
2. Contribute to the assessment of service users by carrying out assessment tasks and by maintaining and updating records as required.
3. Contribute to discussions on Individual Care Programmes for service users, and being a key worker when required.
4. In the event of situations likely to threaten the safety or security of service users, implement the initial action within defined procedures and report to the Senior Community Support Worker (SCSW).
5. Undertake simple domestic tasks and additional duties as identified by the SCSW with due attention to health and safety legislation and appropriate hygiene standards.
6. Liaise with service users and help service users to maintain contact with family, friends and community in a professional manner, whilst respecting confidentiality at all times.
7. Participate in the delivery of social activities as identified on care programmes, or as directed by the SCSW.

You must have:

• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 3 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay.
• In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support.
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team.
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant.
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area.
• Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part-time.
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme.
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk has available, feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the team on 0161 4199285.