Support Worker

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment; Dereham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free advanced training and development

Free enhanced DBS check

Friendly team

Job summary

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment in Dereham is seeking experienced Support Workers to join our agency team. You will provide support to people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments across local services, helping them live as independently as possible.

This role offers flexible shifts tailored to your availability, competitive hourly pay from £14.24, and opportunities for free advanced training and DBS checks through our friendly office team.

Qualifications

• At least six months of paid UK care or support experience within the last two years.
• Aged 18 or over.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Caring, reliable and professional approach with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical care and support to people in various settings.
• Assist with everyday tasks and help people engage with the community.
• Encourage independence, choice and social engagement.
• Provide or prompt personal care when required.
• Follow support plans and keep accurate records.
• Some services may require complex care, with additional training provided.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Dereham
Pay: From £14.24 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay
Reference: SW/Dereham/8

Looking for more variety in your support work, or shifts that fit around your other commitments? Jane Lewis is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our agency team in Dereham.

You’ll work across local services supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. It's an opportunity to use your skills in different settings, meet new people and help make everyday life better for those you support.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll support people to live as independently as possible and enjoy the routines, relationships and activities that matter to them. Depending on the service, this could include:

• Providing practical care and support
• Helping with everyday tasks, activities and getting out into the community
• Encouraging independence, choice and social engagement
• Providing or prompting personal care when required
• Following support plans and keeping accurate records
• Some services will require complex care, additional training will be provided to support you with this.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexibility around your availability, tell us when you can work, and we'll look for suitable shifts
• Competitive weekly pay
• Room to build your skills - free advanced training and development opportunities
• A free enhanced DBS check
• A friendly team you can turn to, our office team is here to support you with every shift

What you’ll need:

• To be aged 18 or over
• At least six months of paid UK care or support experience within the last two years
• The right to work in the UK
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A caring, reliable and professional approach, with the confidence to adapt to different settings

Jane Lewis is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

This is flexible agency work, with shifts offered according to service requirements.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis brings years of healthcare recruitment experience and a friendly, personal approach.