Community Support Worker Micare

Rutland County Council; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on health and wellbeing

Job summary

Rutland County Council is seeking a MiCareSupportWorker to help adults develop and maintain daily living skills, including personal care, across Rutland. You will assist with washing, dressing, showering, meal prep, and community participation, while carrying out delegated health tasks such as prompting medications and aiding with care routines.

Applicants should be caring, able to build trusting relationships, eager to learn, and committed to putting the needs of those supported first.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings or supporting adults is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work with individuals to develop daily living skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in developing and maintaining daily living skills, including personal care.
• Assist with tasks such as washing, dressing, showering, meal preparation, household activities, and participation in community life.
• Carry out delegated health-related tasks, including prompting prescribed medication, supporting the use of prescribed creams, eye and ear drops, catheter care, and assisting with physiotherapy-recommended exercises]

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

As a MiCareSupportWorker, you will:

• Support adults in developing and maintaining daily living skills, including personal care
• Assist with tasks such as washing, dressing, showering, meal preparation, household activities, and participation in community life
• Carry out delegated health-related tasks, including prompting prescribed medication, supporting the use of prescribed creams, eye and ear drops, catheter care, and assisting with physiotherapy-recommended exercises

Additional Requirements The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council. Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? We are seeking dedicated individuals with the passion and commitment to support others in making meaningful changes in their lives and enabling them to live independently. Our goal is to ensure that everyone who uses our service has the most positive experience possible, and we strive to go above and beyond to help people re-engage with their communities and live their fullest, most independent lives.

• You are caring and compassionate
• You build strong relationships based on trust
• You are eager to learn and develop new skills
• You are committed to putting the needs of the people you support first

Relevant Experience Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential - we welcome applications from individuals with varying levels of experience. We provide a comprehensive induction, a personalised training plan, and full funding to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications.

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values - Passionate,Ambitious, WorkTogether, and Make a Difference - guide everything we do. We're looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.