In-Home Support Worker for Elderly Care (Flexible Hours)

Doing Good Leeds Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Age UK Leeds is recruiting an Help at Home Support Worker to deliver domestic and social support to older people in their own homes across Leeds. You will travel across LS4-8, LS13, LS16-21 and LS28, working up to 30 hours over five days, Monday to Friday, on a variable hours contract.

Applicants should have experience in community 1:1 support, and hold relevant valid certificates. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering domestic and social support to older people in the community.
• Experience of providing support in a community setting on a 1:1 basis is advantageous.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential.
• Willingness to travel across specified postcodes LS4-8, LS13, LS16-21 and LS28.

Responsibilities

• Deliver domestic and social support to older people in their own homes.
• Travel around Leeds postcodes to provide support, up to 30 hours over 5 days.
• Support with mobility and everyday tasks, including shopping and household duties.
• Assist with safe manual handling where required.
• Participate in training provided by Age UK Leeds.

Skills

Domestic and social support

Driving licence

Education

Relevant valid certificates

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Age UK Leeds is recruiting an Help at Home Support Worker to deliver domestic and social support to older people in their own homes across Leeds. You will travel across LS4-8, LS13, LS16-21 and LS28, working up to 30 hours over five days, Monday to Friday, on a variable hours contract.

Applicants should have experience in community 1:1 support, and hold relevant valid certificates. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential.