Homecare Support Worker - Social Care

Community Care Team; Euxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Community Support Worker to provide compassionate care and assistance to clients in various locations. The role offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and the opportunity for career advancement with fully funded training. Ideal candidates should be 18+, able to work alternate weekends, and possess their own transport. Key responsibilities include following care plans, personal care assistance, and companionship.

Benefits

Above average sector rate of pay

Fully paid training

Paid travel time

Company pension

Free uniform

£150 welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to apply due to insurance purposes.
• Must be able to work alternate weekends.
• Must undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Follow each client’s care plan.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Assist clients with their mobility.
• Assist with medication management.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Ability to work flexible hours

Teamwork

Job description

Community Support Worker - £150 welcome bonus

£13.70 Per Hour

Advance Payment Scheme

We currently have opportunities for support workers to come and join our ever-growing, friendly team, working in Leyland, Penwortham, Walton Le Dale, Euxton, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Chorley and more.

You will usually be based in one area to provide consistency and continuity for both yourself and the people you support.

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field. You just need to bring the right values and you can build your skills with on-the-job training and there are also lots of opportunities to progress.

Our usual shifts are as follows; however, we do have some flexibility to work with you to find hours to suit.

• Morning Shifts - 7:00am - 1.00/ 2.00pm
• Evening shifts - 3:00/4:00pm - 10:00pm
• All shifts include alternate weekends

We Offer

• An above average sector rate of pay
• Full set runs in set areas
• Fully paid training, as well as on-going management support
• Birdie care system - an app based system for visits, rota's, communication logs and recording information meaning you have more time to spend with the people you support
• Full time and part time positions. (All support workers are required to work alternate weekends)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Fully funded QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Career progression and promotion opportunities
• Mileage Recoverable from HMRC
• Paid Travel Time
• Company pension
• Free uniform

Benefits

• Blue Light Card Discount - with major discounts off high street and online retailers including Cinema Discounts, Shopping, holidays, leisure activities plus many, many more!
• £150 Welcome bonus (after qualifying period)
• Advance Payment Scheme - we understand how the cost of living crisis has affected everyone therefore we are able to pay an advance payment of wages mid-month
• Free DBS check
• Employee assistance programme - offering support with financial wellbeing, advice, housing issues, confidential counselling, stress/anxiety, childcare support and much more
• £250 Bonus when you refer a friend

Key Responsibilities

• To follow each client’s care plan
• To assist with all aspects of personal care including washing and dressing
• To assist with meal preparation
• To assist with toileting
• To assist clients with their mobility using equipment provided
• To assist with daily living tasks
• To assist with medication management
• Providing companionship

Requirements

• Must be 18 or over to apply for this position due to insurance purposes
• Must be able to work alternate weekends
• Must undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Must have own transport

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact us on 01772 433423 or send us a message! We’re also recruiting for Bank Support Workers, so please still get in touch if this may be more suitable for you.

Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship