Flexible Care Assistant - Transform Lives

Advance Housing and Support Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours to fit around you

Paid mileage and travel time between

Sector specific training

Perks at Work discounts

Long service awards

Golden Hello/refer a friend £500

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS

Progression opportunities

Pension scheme with matched employer

Job summary

Advance Housing and Support Ltd is recruiting a Casual Support Worker in Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31. The role offers zero contracted hours with weekend work, and hourly pay of £14.94 including holiday pay or £13.33 excluding holiday pay.

You will support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health conditions to live the lives they choose, with training and flexible working to fit your life commitments.

Qualifications

• Values, passion and determination to make a difference in lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.
• Able to work on your own and in a team and to complete quality support records.
• Willingness to work every other weekend and to follow Support Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Complete English literacy and numeracy to maintain customer records.
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene if required.
• Medication administration if required.
• Support with preparing and cooking meals.
• Support with attending medical appointments.
• Support with social activities.
• Support with independent skills.
• Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry.
• Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required.
• Keeping up to date with training and ensuring safety during the night.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Record-keeping

Weekend availability

Care plans

Literacy in English

Care Certificate

Job description

Advance Housing and Support Ltd is recruiting a Casual Support Worker in Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31. The role offers zero contracted hours with weekend work, and hourly pay of £14.94 including holiday pay or £13.33 excluding holiday pay.

You will support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health conditions to live the lives they choose, with training and flexible working to fit your life commitments.