Homecare Support Worker - Social Care

Community Care Team; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Advance Payment Scheme

Free DBS check

Company pension

Free uniform

Blue Light Card discounts

Birdie care system

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Care Team is seeking Community Support Workers to assist clients with personal care, meal prep, mobility, and daily living tasks. Roles are based around Leyland and surrounding areas, with training provided and a focus on continuity of care.

No prior experience required; successful applicants will complete an enhanced DBS check and may need their own transport. A £150 welcome bonus is available for new staff who join the team.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to work alternate weekends.
• Must undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Assist with toileting and mobility using provided equipment.
• Support with daily living tasks and medication management.

Skills

Personal care

Meal preparation

Mobility assistance

Medication management

Time management

Tools

DBS check (enhanced)

Job description

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

Must be able to work alternate weekends Must undertake an enhanced DBS check Must have own transport

Community Support Worker- £150 welcome bonus

• £14.25 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, 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.