Support Worker

Voyage-Care; Slough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced evening and weekend pay with

Premium overtime rates with an

Stream - access up to 40% of your

Funded Blue Light Card with discounts

24/7/365 GP helpline for colleagues

Healthcare cash plans for you and your

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Ongoing training and career develop

Job summary

Voyage Care in Slough is seeking a genuine Female Support Worker to assist individuals in a supported living setting. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, mobility and community involvement, ensuring dignity and wellbeing.

Shifts include day work and one waking night per week; prior care experience is beneficial but not essential, with full training provided. DBS checks and references are required as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and reliable.
• Positive, patient and approachable.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Flexible to work day and waking night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care and promote independence.
• Assist with mobility and wellbeing.
• Support individuals with community activities and appointments.
• Complete night-time wellbeing checks during waking nights.
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans.

Skills

Caring, compassionate, reliable

Positive and patient

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Flexible shifts

Job description

Female Support Worker (Day & Waking Night) - Slough

£13.45 per hour

Shifts: Primarily day shifts with 1 Waking Night shift per week
Typical Waking Night Shifts: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00pm - 7:00am

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued

At Voyage Care, we recognise and reward the dedication of our colleagues with a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay with an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates with an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Stream - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Funded Blue Light Card with discounts at hundreds of retailers
• 24/7/365 GP helpline for colleagues and their families
• Healthcare cash plans for you and your family
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

We are looking for a genuinely caring and enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join our friendly supported living service in Slough.

This is a rewarding role where you'll support individuals to live fulfilled, independent lives while promoting choice, dignity and wellbeing. No two days are the same, and you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support achieve their goals and develop valuable life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities
• Providing personal care and promoting independence
• Assisting with mobility and wellbeing
• Supporting individuals with community activities and appointments
• Building positive relationships and encouraging confidenceCompleting night-time wellbeing checks and providing support during waking nights
• Maintaining accurate records and following care plans

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and reliable
• Positive, patient and approachable
• Passionate about supporting people to live independently
• Flexible to work a mixture of day and waking night shifts
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided. What matters most is your passion for making a difference.

Why Choose Voyage Care?

We celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to Be You. Whether you're new to care or looking to further your career, we'll support you every step of the way through excellent training, development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.

We are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references