Support Worker

Active Care Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking experienced Support Workers for their Care in the Home division in Coventry. The role involves assisting clients with daily activities, promoting independence, and providing person-centred care. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and enjoy flexible working hours with competitive pay ranging from £12.25 to £13.50 per hour. This is a zero-hours contract position with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Flexible zero hours contract

Nest Personal Pension account

Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience with spinal injury is desirable but not essential; full training will be given.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client in everyday matters and support choice and control.
• Liaise with and support the family as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Genuine interest in person-centred care

Willingness to learn and develop

Job description

Overview

Active Care in the Home division continues to go from strength to strength ensuring we provide a safe, reliable and outcome-based care to all clients by our exceptional support workers, clinicians, and management team.

Our Care in the Home business is growing in C oventry in the West Midlands!

We have exciting plans for our Care in the Home business in Coventry and we would like to hear from experienced, highly motivated, and proactive Support Workers. This is a zero contract with regular shifts once assigned to a client to enable continuity of care. You will attend our sector leading 2 week induction which will include staying away from home for 5 days, we will cover the cost of travel and accommodation. During this time you will have both face to face training with our clinicians and complete online courses to ensure you fully understand your role and are confident with ongoing support afterwards.

Our Clients

We support children, young people and adults with a wide range of conditions, including: brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological conditions and neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory conditions and gastro-intestinal conditions, including percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding.

We don't just look after the clinical needs of the people we support. We look after the whole person, we pride ourselves on the fact our care extends beyond the individual to their wider family and friends, as we understand the wider impact complex conditions can have.

Meet the Client

I am an outgoing, sociable guy who's all about making the most of life and keeping things as normal and independent as possible. I am looking for a support worker who is not just capable, but genuinely enthusiastic about being part of that journey.

Facial hair is part of my identity, so I'd love someone who is confident managing a beard or at least open to learning. Don't worry, I'll guide you through it!

Rehab-Focused.

I attend regular physiotherapy and am committed to my rehabilitation. I would really value someone who shares that interest and can actively support me with exercises and routines.

Great Communicator.

Clear, respectful, and friendly communication is a must. Whether it's coordinating appointments, chatting about the day, or just sharing a laugh, being able to connect is key.

If you're proactive, personable, and ready to support someone who's determined to live life on his own terms, I'd love to hear from you.

What you will be working

• 2-4 shifts per week across Monday - Sunday
• 8am - 8pm
• 8am until 12 noon, double up
• 8pm - 8am wake night

What you will be doing

• Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters as much as possible
• Liaise with and support the family as required
• Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained (including washing, dressing and toileting)
• Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
• Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client

What you will have

• A genuine interest in providing the best person-centred care possible
• Previous experience of working with individuals with a spinal injury is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

What to look forward to

• From £12.25 to 13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from the Care Manager provided
• Accrued holiday pay
• Regular consistent work with rolling rotas
• Flexible zero hours contract
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1,500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group are an equal opportunities employer however for genuine occupational requirements we require female support workers for this client.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability confident employer.