Day Services Care Support Worker

Portland College; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Mansfield is seeking enthusiastic care support workers to join their Day Services team. In this full-time role, you will provide personal care, promote wellbeing, and support citizens in various activities. Essential qualifications include the Care Certificate and a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Flexible working hours and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year

Free parking on site

Opportunities for training and development

Free life assurance – 4x annual salary cover

Blue Light Card with access to discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of the Care Certificate is essential.
• Completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this qualification is essential.
• Desirable to have Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with feeding, moving and handling.
• Help citizens enjoy their time, promoting wellbeing.
• Support citizens in a range of activities including cooking, gardening, and arts and crafts.

Skills

Care Certificate

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

We are outstanding, you can be too. We are recruiting one permanent full time (37.5 hours) and two fixed term full time posts (fixed term end date August 2026). Please let us know your preference on your application.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated care support workers to join our vibrant Day Services team. We are looking for someone who can help our citizens enjoy their time with us and provide them with access to opportunities that will help build social skills, confidence and independence, as well as promoting their wellbeing. You will be responsible for ensuring all citizen care and support needs are met, including providing personal care, and supporting with feeding and moving and handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with feeding, moving and handling; ensure all citizen care and support needs are met.
• Help citizens enjoy their time, promoting wellbeing and supporting social skills, confidence and independence.
• Work across the Day Centre, in the community and at community hub sites within the local district.
• Support citizens in a range of activities including cooking, baking, gardening, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.
• Maintain accurate records and work in line with citizen care plans; literacy and basic IT skills are required.

Qualifications and experience

• Essential
• Completion of the Care Certificate
• Completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Desirable
• Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English

Working hours

The core working hours for these posts will be 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday; however, some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

Benefits

• A rewarding career and helping positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year (pro rata) with the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Blue Light Card with access to discounts
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on site and subsidised canteen with meal options
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications
• Free life assurance – 4x annual salary cover

Safeguarding and eligibility

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are on the child and/or adult barred lists. This role involves regulated activity. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Where applicable, provide evidence of care qualifications and/or be willing to complete the Care Certificate within three months.

How to apply

Please note – we need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

To apply for this role, please use our online recruitment portal, Face Ed. Click on the “apply” button to access the platform.

For questions or help with your application, you can contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, ext. 428 or 205.

Additional information

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, our recruitment team can support you with your application or answer questions.