Support Care Worker

Sunnylives support ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Bank holiday pay

Guaranteed hours

Flexible working opportunities

Paid holiday

Workplace pension

Paid DBS check

Uniform supplied

Blue Light Card

Supportive management

Job summary

Sunnylives Support Ltd is recruiting Care Workers to support people in their own homes across Southampton and surrounding areas. You will help with personal care, meals, and mobility, while promoting independence and dignity at every visit.

Full-time or part-time roles are available. Training is provided, and DBS checks and references are required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to travel between visits in the locality.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Availability to work some weekends.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete training and competency assessments.
• Previous care experience welcome but not essential.
• Appointment subject to DBS check and references.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
• Prepare meals and drinks and encourage good nutrition and hydration.
• Provide medication support in line with care plans, training and assessed competence.
• Assist with mobility and moving and handling, following individual care plans.
• Offer companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• Help with light household tasks and everyday activities.
• Keep accurate care records and report changes in health or wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns promptly.
• Promote dignity, privacy, choice and independence at every visit.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Clear communication

Driving licence

Flexibility

Job description

Care Worker / Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care

Company: Sunnylives Support Ltd

Location: Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas

Pay: £[insert current hourly rates]

Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities

Essential: Full driving license, access to a vehicle, and availability to work some weekends

Sponsorship: We cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Make a difference in your local community

Sunnylives Support Ltd is looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Care Workers to support people in their own homes.

Our aim is simple: \"Empowering Independence your way\". You will help people live safely and comfortably at home, respecting their choices, dignity and independence.

Whether you have previous care experience or are starting a new career, we would love to hear from you. We provide training and support to help you develop your skills and confidence.

Your responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.


• Prepare meals and drinks and encourage good nutrition and hydration.


• Provide medication support in line with care plans, training and assessed competence.


• Assist with mobility and moving and handling, following individual care plans.


• Offer companionship, reassurance and emotional support.


• Help with light household tasks and everyday activities.


• Keep accurate care records and report changes in health or wellbeing.


• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns promptly.


• Promote dignity, privacy, choice and independence at every visit.

Previous care experience is welcome but is not essential. Appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

What we are looking for

• A kind, patient and respectful approach.


• Reliability, good timekeeping and clear communication.


• A full driving license and access to a vehicle suitable for traveling between visits.


• Availability to work some weekends.


• The right to work in the UK.


• Willingness to complete training and competency assessments.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay, with enhanced weekend rates.


• Bank holiday pay at time and a half.


• Mileage allowance of 25p per mile.


• Guaranteed hours and flexible working opportunities.


• Paid holiday and a workplace pension.


• Paid DBS check and supplied uniform.


• Funded care qualifications and development opportunities.


• Blue Light Card.


• A supportive management team and ongoing guidance.