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Community Care Team; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 welcome bonus

Free DBS check

Mileage recovered from HMRC

Company pension

Job summary

Community Care Team is seeking a Community Support Worker to join a friendly team across Leyland, Penwortham, Walton Le Dale, Euxton, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Chorley and nearby areas. Roles are in one area for consistency, with on‑the‑job training and clear progression opportunities.

We offer an above-average sector pay, full/part-time options, paid training, mileage recovery, a pension, and a mobile app for scheduling and logs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to apply.
• Must undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Must have own transport.
• Full training provided.
• Must work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow each client's care plan.
• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Assist with toileting.
• Assist clients with mobility using equipment provided.
• Assist with daily living tasks.
• Assist with medication management.
• Provide companionship.

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Community Support Worker - £150 welcome bonus

* 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

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)

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!

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 include:

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

We require:

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

* Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship *