Elderly Care Support Worker

Careline The Agency For Care Staff; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Careline The Agency For Care Staff in Reading is seeking caring and reliable Support Workers to assist elderly individuals with daily activities and personal care. You will help with routines, mobility, meals, and companionship, while supporting independence and dignity.

Applicants should have experience in elderly care or similar roles, be confident with moving and handling, and hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply).

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or similar support role is desirable.
• Confident supporting personal care, moving and handling, and mealtime assistance.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assisting with moving and handling, following individual care plans and safe working practices.
• Supporting individuals at mealtimes, including assisting with eating and drinking where required.
• Offering companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging participation in activities and promoting independence.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Education

DBS Enhanced

Job description

Elderly Care Support Worker – Reading

Careline is looking for caring, compassionate and reliable Support Workers to provide care and assistance to elderly individuals in Reading.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support older adults with their daily routines, promoting their dignity, comfort, independence and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assisting with moving and handling, following individual care plans and safe working practices.
• Supporting individuals at mealtimes, including assisting with eating and drinking where required.
• Offering companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging participation in activities and promoting independence.

About You:

• Previous experience in elderly care or a similar support role is desirable.
• Confident supporting personal care, moving and handling, and mealtime assistance.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work well as part of a team.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Location: Reading

Job Type: Flexible agency work

Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If you are compassionate, dependent and passionate about supporting older people, we would love to hear from you