Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Penzance; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in Penzance is seeking a Support Worker to assist disabled adults with daily tasks such as personal care and medication. Experience in care is a plus, but not required as training will be provided. The role offers flexible hours with enhancements for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily life tasks including personal care, medication, and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist clients in and around the service, at external events, and appointments.
• Support our Person-Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our clients.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records.

Skills

Experience in care

Ability to assist with personal care

Job description

Support Worker - Occasional hours (Bank)

St Teresa’s provides personalised support for up to 27 disabled adults.

*A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?

If so, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire, you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are some of the duties you will perform:

• Assist with daily life tasks including personal care, medication, and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist clients in and around the service, at external events, and appointments.
• Support our Person-Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our clients and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records.