SUPPORT WORKER

Alcedo Care; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 18,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from senior staff

Referral bonuses

Employee of the month scheme

End-of-year carer awards

Holiday pay

Pension Scheme

Free mental wellbeing support

Fantastic training program

Job summary

A leading home care provider in St Helens is seeking dedicated Support Workers. You will provide crucial emotional and social support to clients while enhancing their self-esteem and enabling independence. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living needs, maintaining records, and collaborating with professionals. Ideal candidates have experience in care roles and hold a full UK driver's license. Join a supportive team focused on making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar care role.
• Hold a full UK drivers licence, with access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support.
• Enhance clients' self-esteem and respect.
• Promote positive life choices and independence.
• Maintain meticulous records of progress.
• Collaborate on individual care plans.
• Work closely with other professionals.
• Facilitate supervised family contacts.
• Assist clients with daily living needs.
• Conduct household tasks appropriately.

Skills

Emotionally supportive

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Organizational abilities

Job description

Join to apply for the SUPPORT WORKER role at Alcedo Care

This range is provided by Alcedo Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Excellent rates of pay with £13.00 to £13.50 Per hour, with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! This equates to a rolled up hourly rate of £15.01 - £15.58!ALCEDO CARE - DAYS - FULL TIME or PART TIME - FULL UK DRIVERS LICENCE REQUIRED

Recognized as one of the top 20 home care groups, our commitment to delivering outstanding care has earned us the trust and loyalty of our clients and their families.

At Alcedo Care, we prioritize the well-being and development of everyone we support. Our mission is to create safe, nurturing environments where the people we support can thrive and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering positive relationships, promoting independence, and encouraging active engagement with the wider community.

With a strong emphasis on ongoing support and training, we invest in our staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the highest quality care. We value our team members and believe in recognizing their dedication through various incentives, including employee awards and referral bonuses.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision of making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you are looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic and supportive environment, Alcedo Care welcomes you to be part of our exceptional team. Join us as we strive to make a difference and create brighter futures for those we serve.

Benefits

• Ongoing support from senior staff
• Care Friends referral bonuses for you and any friends you refer to us that we employ.
• Employee of the month scheme
• End of year carer awards
• Holiday pay
• Pension Scheme
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will work with a dedicated team to provide care and support to our clients. Your role is crucial in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for their positive development. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional and social support: Building meaningful relationships with clients and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community.
• Enhancing self-esteem and respect: Helping each client in your care develop a positive self-image and ensuring they feel respected and valued.
• Promoting positive life choices and independence: Supporting clients in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities.
• Accurate and detailed recording: Maintaining meticulous records of events, observations, progress, safeguarding, and child protection matters, and health and safety checks.
• Care planning and assessment: Collaborating with the manager and other professionals to create, implement, and review individual care plans based on the individual needs.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Working closely with the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for everyone.
• Involvement with families: Facilitating supervised contacts with the clients' families as necessary.
• Daily living support: Assisting clients with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans.
• Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the clients when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar care role.
• Hold a full UK drivers licence, with access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible shifts as per the shift pattern.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and understanding approach.
• Strong record-keeping and organizational abilities
• Dedication to promoting the welfare and development of each individual.

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We're a family owned company, and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do