Support Worker

BITCARE Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider is seeking passionate support workers in Leicester Forest East to assist clients with personal care, companionship, and daily living tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a genuine desire to help others and must have a driver's license and personal vehicle. The role offers flexible hours and comprehensive training, ensuring you can make a significant difference in clients' lives while enjoying above minimum wage compensation.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Full comprehensive training

Continuous support

Above minimum wage hourly pay

Qualifications

• GCSE Math and English grade C/5 and above is required.
• A driving licence and own vehicle are necessary for the role.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with meal preparations using an air fryer or microwave.
• Help clients maintain their daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and assist with managing daily tasks.
• Keep care records up-to-date and report issues appropriately.

Skills

Genuine passion for making a difference

Strong communication skills

Good time management

Patience

Adaptability

Education

GCSE Math and English grade C/5 and above

Job description

Job description

At Bitcare we are committed to delivering high-quality, tailored care that supports our clients' well-being and independence at home. Our dedicated team brings a blend of expertise, genuine compassion, and reliable support to ensure service users receive the care they deserve.

Some of the services we provide are personal care, companion support, home assistance and specialised care for those who require enhanced support.

We have a range of service users across Leicestershire, who value their independence so it is important that support workers are patient, personable and passionate about their work.

We are looking for support workers to join our team to deliver these services, please see the job description below and contact us for further information on the application process. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship visa for any candidate.

Role and responsibilities

• Assist clients by making meals for them in the air fryer or microwave.
• Ensure service users are keeping up with their daily routine and assisting some clients with personal care duties.
• Providing companionship and helping service users manage daily admin such e.g. taking them shopping and booking GP appointments.
• Keeping the care record for each client up-to-date and reporting and issues via the proper channels.

Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Qualifications and education requirements

• GCSE Math and English grade C/5 and above

Essential skills

• Genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives and support them.
• Driving licence & own vehicle - this post requires driving to different service users' homes.
• Experience of working in a similar role would be preferred.
• Strong communication - written and spoken.
• Adaptable - to ensure clients needs are met if/when there are changes care plans.
• Good time management - being able to manage multiple client appointments and ensure timely deliver of services.
• Patience - to provide emotional support to clients with complex needs, being person-centred when working with service users and build relationships to improve quality of life.
• Honest - make sure care records accurately reflect the care given to service users.

Additional notes

• Flexible hours
• DBS Certificate
• Full comprehensive training for the role and continuous support
• Care certificate
• Above minimum wage hourly pay