Evening Social Care worker

Outreach Sefton Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid

Mileage paid

Training provided

Job summary

Outreach Sefton Ltd is seeking caring individuals to join our home-care team in Sefton. You will visit clients at their homes to provide personal care, prepare meals, and assist with medications. The role includes 30-minute to 3-hour visits, with paid travel time and mileage.

DBS check is paid by us, and a female candidate is preferred due to client needs. Part-time guaranteed contracts are available with evening shifts (4pm–10pm) and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be honest and caring with clients in their own homes.
• Full enhanced DBS check paid by company.
• Female only due to client preference.
• Valid driving licence and own car.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients at home to provide personal care.
• Meal preparation and assistance with medications.
• Travel between calls; mileage paid; travel time paid.

Skills

Communication in English

Care platform

Follow care plans

Willingness to learn

Experience preferred

Tools

Care platform

Job description

Outreach is social care provider with over 28 years experience in caring for people in their own homes.

We are looking for honest and caring people to join our existing care team. This role requires you to have a full enhanced police check this is paid for by the company.

You will visit clients at their homes to provide personal care, meal preparation and assist with medications.

Calls are grouped within individual areas to keep travelling to a minimum our care visits start from 30 minutes and can be as long as 3 hours.

Working Hours:

We have part time guaranteed contracts available

• Evenings: 4pm - 10pm (can be flexible on start time)
• Alternate weekends are required

Pay Rates:

• Evening £14 per hour
• Weekends: £15 per hour

We pay travel time between calls and pay mileage at 45p per mile.

Requirements:

• Valid driving licence and own car
• Female only due to client preference
• Please be aware we do not offer sponsorship

If you are a genuinely caring person who wants to give back to the local community then come and join our team. If you are recently retired and have some spare time, or you are not ready to stop working, we want to hear from you.

Outreach Sefton strives to provide excellent care to its clients, while looking after the well being of our employees. A diverse workforce is essential, no previous experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Personal Qualities

• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and the ability to understand and share their feelings
• Patience: The ability to remain calm and supportive, even in challenging situations
• Resilience: Emotional strength to handle difficult or sensitive circumstances without becoming overwhelmed
• Respectfulness: Treating individuals with dignity, regardless of their background or circumstances
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing needs and situations

Key Skills:

• Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication, including active listening
• Problem-Solving: The ability to assess situations and find practical solutions to challenges
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals
• Organisational Skills: Managing time effectively, keeping records, and prioritising tasks
• Practical Care Skills: Knowledge of personal care, medication administration, mobility assistance, and safeguarding practices

Values and Attitude:

• Commitment to Person-Centred Care: Focusing on the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs
• Proactive Approach: Taking initiative to improve the quality of care and support provided

Support Needs:

• Ongoing Training: A willingness to learn and develop professionally through training and feedback
• Clear Expectations: Understanding the role's responsibilities and receiving guidance when needed
• Supportive Environment: Access to a team leader or supervisor for advice and encouragement

What we're looking for:

An ideal candidate for a social care role embodies a combination of personal qualities, skills, and experiences that enable them to provide compassionate and effective support to individuals in need.

• Strong communication skills in English
• Basic IT proficiency to use our digital care platform.
• Ability to follow care plans and provide high quality care to our clients
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a home care environment
• Prior experience prefered but not essential as training will be provided