Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting older clients in living independently. As a support worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals by assisting them with daily tasks and ensuring their comfort and safety in their own homes. This rewarding position offers flexibility, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a significant difference in people's lives. With additional benefits like holiday allowance and bonuses for training and referrals, this role is perfect for those who are compassionate and eager to contribute positively to their community.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata)

Mileage allowance

Bonus for completing online training

Bonus for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic attitude is essential for supporting older clients.
• Good communication and writing skills are necessary for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist older clients with domestic tasks and support their independence.
• Report any concerns regarding the wellbeing of service users promptly.

Skills

Caring and empathetic attitude

Ability to work independently

Good listening skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow policies

Good writing skills

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Independent Living Support Workers – Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Are you the right person to work with older clients within their homes? Can you make a difference to their lives? Join us, and we will provide all the support you need to embark on a new and exciting journey.

Support workers enable older clients to continue living independently in their own homes by assisting with domestic tasks.

Tasks

Requirements of a support worker:

• A caring and empathetic attitude
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Good listening and communication skills
• The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
• Good writing skills to complete documentation
• You will need a smartphone to download work apps
• Access to a car and valid business insurance, as this role is community-based

Responsibilities of a support worker:

To undertake a wide range of domestic tasks for older people in their own homes according to their individual needs and wishes.

Outline of Duties:

• General domestic duties, shopping, medical appointments, social activities
• Cooperate with the service user's carers, relatives, and health service workers, maintaining flexibility in the services provided
• Be punctual and reliable
• Report any concerns for the wellbeing of the service user to the Service Coordinator, especially urgent or serious issues
• Be flexible to the service user's preferences on how work is carried out
• Maintain high standards consistently
• Adhere to confidentiality principles

Additional benefits include:

• 4 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Mileage allowance for travel between clients' homes
• Bonus for completing online training
• Bonus for referring a friend (terms apply)

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Business insurance