Support Worker

Search Consultancy LTD; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking reliable support staff to join our Leicester team. You will provide personal care, assist with daily activities and work as part of a multidisciplinary care team in care homes and supported living environments.

The role offers flexible hours and last-minute shift opportunities to fit various schedules. Previous UK care experience, including dementia or mental health support, is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a UK care or support role.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities.
• Confidence in delivering personal care.
• Ability to provide 3 years of work references and an overseas police check (if applicable).
• Overseas Police Check if you live in the UK for less than 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• Maintaining accurate care plans and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Promoting independence and dignity at all times.
• Supporting residents with day-to-day activities.

Skills

Hoist use

Personal care

Moving and handling

Flexible hours

Weekly availability

Work references

Overseas police check

UK care experience

Mental health experience

Job description

Join Our Team - Make a Difference Today!

We're currently seeking reliable, flexible, and committed support staff to join our team in Leicester.

You must be comfortable working with:

• Elderly
• Dementia
• Care Homes
• Supported Living
• Mental Health

We need candidates who are:

• Able to use hoists, comfortable with personal care, moving and handling
• Flexible with short notice and last-minute shift requests
• Comfortable providing weekly availability and responding quickly when needed

Shift Options Available:

• Flexibility to choose what suits you
• Daily last-minute shifts available

To be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of 6 months experience in a UK care or support role
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities
• Confidence in delivering personal care
• Ability to provide 3 years of work references and an overseas police check (if applicable)
• Overseas Police Check (if you live in the UK for less than 5 years)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting adults as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Providing personal care and emotional support
• Maintaining accurate care plans and reporting safeguarding concerns
• Promoting independence and dignity at all times
• Supporting residents with day-to-day activities

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hours that suit your schedule

Unfortunately, we cannot accept sponsorship/skilled worker visas at this time.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.