Female Community Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible weekend shifts

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is recruiting a Female Community Support Worker to assist Lifetime Homecare's clients in the Sheffield area. The role involves in-home support, mobility assistance and companionship, with travel between visits using your own vehicle.

Shifts run Friday to Sunday, with weekend hours and training provided. Candidates should be patient, reliable and able to work independently with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Own vehicle required to travel between clients.
• Excellent spoken English and clear communication.
• Reliability, punctuality and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care and support for clients at home.
• Assist with daily routines and mobility, following care plans.
• Travel between clients using your own vehicle when required.
• Observe changes in wellbeing and report to care team promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families.

Skills

Driving Licence

Own Vehicle

Clear English

Care Experience

Timekeeping

Independent Working

Job description

Job Title: Female Community Support Worker

Locations: Sheffield

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour weekdays | £14.00 per hour weekends

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week

Contract: Temporary with ongoing opportunities

Start Date: Immediate

Available Shifts

Support is required across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with shifts scheduled within the following times:

• 7:00am-2:00pm
• 4:00pm-10:00pmThe precise weekly rota will be discussed during the application process.

About the Role

Priority Recruitment is recruiting two reliable and compassionate Female Community Support Workers to support Lifetime Homecare's clients across the S80, S44 and S21 areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support multiple clients within their own homes. Most of the individuals receiving support are over 60 and require assistance to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible.

The role involves travelling between local care visits, providing person-centred support and building positive relationships with clients. Some support may be delivered on a 2:1 basis depending on the individual's assessed needs.

We are looking for Support Workers who are patient, dependable and confident providing personal care. You must also be comfortable working independently and travelling between clients using your own vehicle.

Pay and Benefits

• £13.50 per hour for weekday shifts
• £14.00 per hour for weekend shifts
• Consistent weekend hours
• Temporary work with the potential for ongoing and additional cover shifts
• Moving and Handling and Medication training available for suitable candidates
• Support from an experienced healthcare recruitment team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community

Key Responsibilities

• Providing respectful and dignified personal care
• Supporting clients with their daily routines
• Assisting with safe moving, handling and mobility
• Supporting with medication in line with training and care plans
• Promoting independence, dignity and individual choice
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments
• Observing and reporting any changes in a client's wellbeing
• Maintaining clear and accurate care records
• Communicating effectively with clients, families, team leaders and the wider care team
• Travelling reliably between clients across the local area

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A caring, patient and person-centred approach
• Confidence providing personal care
• Clear and confident spoken English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work independently and use your initiative
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility to work across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Willingness to complete any required training
• Previous experience within care or support work would be beneficial. However, Moving and Handling and Medication training can be refreshed or provided for the right candidate.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to work within your local community while helping people remain safe and independent in their own homes.

You will become a valued and consistent presence for the individuals you support, assisting with essential daily routines while promoting dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

Recruitment Process

Suitable applicants will complete an initial conversation with Priority Recruitment to discuss their experience, availability, driving status and suitability for the role.

Successful profiles will then be shared with the care provider for review before shifts are confirmed.