Independent Living Support Worker (Autism & LD)

1st Homecare; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Life cover

Employee assistance

Discounts

Cycle to work

Staff wellbeing

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Real Life Options is recruiting a Support Worker to assist residents in their own homes in Swadlincote (DE11 9UA). The role involves following daily planners, aiding with finances, domestic tasks and medication administration, plus personal care, meals, and social activities.

The position is full-time (39 hours per week) with shift patterns including 7am–10pm and 10pm–7am on a rota, weekends/evenings/bank holidays required. An Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in care settings is desirable.
• Ability to follow daily plans and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily planners to support independence.
• Help with financial expenditure and budgeting.
• Provide domestic support and medication administration.
• Assist with personal care, meal planning and preparation.
• Maintain relationships and help find new friendships.
• Encourage participation in local community activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Real Life Options is recruiting a Support Worker to assist residents in their own homes in Swadlincote (DE11 9UA). The role involves following daily planners, aiding with finances, domestic tasks and medication administration, plus personal care, meals, and social activities.

The position is full-time (39 hours per week) with shift patterns including 7am–10pm and 10pm–7am on a rota, weekends/evenings/bank holidays required. An Enhanced DBS is required.