Support Worker

Cera Care; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Swadlincote is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help individuals live independently. You will assist with daily living activities and support clients with complex needs, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. Full training is provided, and a driving license is required to aid clients in accessing the community. The position may include elements of personal care and is restricted for women only.

Benefits

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG checks

Company mobile phone

Paid mileage

Wellbeing support

Care Friends referral scheme

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Ability to be patient and compassionate.
• Training provided; no specific previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their own homes.
• Build relationships and support social activities.
• Provide daily living assistance including attending social events.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

We're looking for Support Workers in the Swadlincote area. As a Support Worker with Cera you will be playing a fundamental part in improving vulnerable people's lives through the care and support that you provide. You will be supporting people who have varying needs and abilities but include; learning disabilities, complex needs and mental health conditions. To support a 2 people in the community Wednesday 9am - 5pm plus additional annual leave and sickness cover. Both are registered blind and need to have a driver to assist them to access the community including going shopping out for lunch and activities of their choice.

If you are kind and compassionate, patient and friendly then you will make the perfect support worker - no experience is required and full training is given, we are keen to speak to you.

Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.

For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their own homes and maintain a safe, healthy, and secure living environment.
• Interact with and build relationships with those supported, helping to overcome communication barriers and supporting social activities.
• Provide daily living assistance, which can include accompanying individuals on holidays and to social events, and helping them to access the community.
• Encourage individuals to build their own social network and engage with families and friends.
• Remain flexible to support needs, including driving and companionship as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Full training provided; no specific previous experience required.
• Willingness to provide intimate care as part of the role.
• Ability to be patient, compassionate, and able to interact effectively with people with learning disabilities, complex needs, or mental health conditions.

Benefits

• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits @ 40p per mile
• Access to WeCare benefits and discounts platform, plus Blue Light Card eligibility
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests
• Care Friends referral scheme – £500 per referral

About the Role

Are you the person who can support individuals to live independently in their own home whilst promoting a safe, healthy and secure living environment? It is your personality that matters most: you will be friendly, patient, able to interact and build relationships, and able to overcome communication barriers. You will be happy to integrate into their lives and help with all aspects of daily living, which can include accompanying them on holidays and at social events. You’ll also encourage those you support to build their own social network and interact with families and friends.

A small cohort of our individuals who live in our supported living homes have the capability to lead and live independent lives; your support will help enable them to maintain their independence and live their best life. The role may include elements of personal care.