Personal Support Worker

JAYCO Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

JAYCO Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a full-time, permanent role in Sunderland. The role focuses on person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing for clients.

Ideal candidates will have care or support work experience, excellent communication and a compassionate approach, with ability to work independently and as part of a team. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support worker role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, respectful and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Commitment to providing high standards of care.
• Ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality personal and practical support
• Supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting independence, confidence and choice
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals to access the community and participate in activities
• Following individual care and support plans
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals
• Responding appropriately to individual needs and changes in wellbeing

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Empathy

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Care-related qualification

Job description

Support Worker – Permanent Position

Full-Time - Sunderland

Are you an experienced Support Worker who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and making a genuine difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for reliable, compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who already has experience in care or support work and is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support, promoting the dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing of the people we support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality personal and practical support
• Supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting independence, confidence and choice
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals to access the community and participate in activities
• Following individual care and support plans
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals
• Responding appropriately to individual needs and changes in wellbeing

About You

We are looking for candidates who have previous experience working as a Support Worker, Care Worker or in a similar care setting.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a care or support worker role
• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, respectful and compassionate approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• A commitment to providing high standards of care
• The ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures

Relevant qualifications such as Health & Social Care or a care-related qualification are desirable.

Previous care or support work experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• Permanent position
• Full-time
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding role where your experience and skills are valued

Location: Sunderland

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Permanent