Support Worker

Forest Homecare Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care service provider in Colchester is looking for Support Workers. No experience is necessary as full paid training is provided. The role involves supporting individuals with daily activities, providing emotional support, and adapting to clients' needs. Flexible hours with full-time and part-time options are available, along with various benefits including training and a welcome bonus.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Free DBS Check

Flexible shifts

Mileage paid

Annual salary reviews

Employee referral scheme £100

£300 welcome bonus

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; full paid training provided.
• Experience in hospitality or customer service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with various activities.
• Assist with home-related tasks and personal care.
• Provide emotional support as needed.

Skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Common sense

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Colchester, Essex
Hours: Part Time & Full Time (flexible)

Forest Homecare is recruiting Support Workers to join our Colchester team. No experience is necessary as full paid training is provided. As a Support Worker, you will need to have a professional, caring, and flexible approach.

Role Responsibilities

• The role of Support Worker will involve supporting individuals with a wide range of activities including access to vocational, educational and social activities.
• Supporting with home related tasks as well as general day to day activities as required by the service user in order to meet their desired outcomes and needs, such as assistance with budgeting, support in making and attending appointments, and support in preparing and cooking meals.
• Providing emotional support.
• Some individuals may require assistance and prompting with aspects of their personal care.
• Visits can range from 30 minutes to several hours depending on Clients’ needs and requirements. Some may require sleep in duties overnight.

We can offer you full or part-time hours including every other weekend or one day every weekend.

Experience

This role is varied, and every day is different, so being adaptable, and using your common sense and initiative are a ‘must’ for this role. You do not need to have worked as a Support Worker before applying to us, but all experience in this field will help. As well, those who have worked in any hospitality, customer service, or retail sector, as many transferrable skills can be utilized in this field.

What we can offer you

• Paid induction training with regular updates
• Care Certificate and Health and Social Care Qualifications
• Free DBS Check (if required)
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Full or Part Time Hours with flexible shifts suitable for you
• Mileage paid
• Annual Salary reviews
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme paying £100 per successful referral
• £300 welcome bonus* (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Join a great team working for a highly respected organization
• Support & encouragement to progress and reach your full potential within your chosen career

Forest Homecare is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the job position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.