Compassionate Care Worker | Flexible Hours & Growth

Optimum Support; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Staff discounts

Training and career progression

Job summary

Optimum Support seeks caring individuals to join our team as Care Workers. You will deliver high-quality care to service users, participate in team meetings, and support daily living activities with a focus on dignity and independence.

You will manage care logs, assist with medications, and accompany clients to local services. Sleep-in shifts and flexible hours are included as part of a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable adults is advantageous; training provided.
• NVQ Level 2 or above is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and participate in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review care plans for service users.
• Organise formal keywork sessions and maintain daily logs.
• Assist clients with daily living tasks and accompany to appointments (GP, hospital, etc.).
• Support clients with shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry; accompany on holidays as needed.
• Liaise with relatives, care co-ordinators and external professionals per data protection requirements.
• Administer medication in line with standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain financial records and receipts for petty cash and expenditures.
• Keep communal areas clean following infection control and hygiene protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Optimum Support seeks caring individuals to join our team as Care Workers. You will deliver high-quality care to service users, participate in team meetings, and support daily living activities with a focus on dignity and independence.

You will manage care logs, assist with medications, and accompany clients to local services. Sleep-in shifts and flexible hours are included as part of a supportive, values-driven team.