Support Worker

Edgeview Homes Limited; White Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service provider in White Cross seeks dedicated support workers to assist service users with daily living activities. Responsibilities include personal care, transportation, and engagement in leisure pursuits. The role offers flexible shifts and a competitive hourly wage starting at £12.21. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development through training and QCF qualifications. Experience in care is beneficial. Apply to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Discounts at various venues

Free lunch and refreshments

Flexible shift timings

Training and support provided

Opportunity to gain nursing qualifications

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence to transport service users.
• Experience in supporting individuals with physical illnesses preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users in daily tasks, including personal care.
• Support service users during leisure activities.
• Report any issues or concerns to the Manager.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Personal care

Job description

1. Carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Shift Leader. 2. To be involved in meeting each service user's individual needs on a daily basis. This is to include transporting service users to appointments and other engagements as required by driving the Company vehicles if the worker has a driving licence. 3. To support service user's individual priority needs, completing daily timetables as directed. 4. To facilitate the involvement of service user's in daily household tasks, i.e. cleaning, personal laundry, shopping and preparing meals, etc. 5. Assist in providing basic care where people have a physical illness. 6. You will be expected to carry out personal care as part of the role depending on the client needs. 7. To report any client general issues/concerns to the Manager. 8. To participate in any service user's leisure pursuits at home and within the community. 9. To act as Key-Worker (where appropriate) for identified service user(s) as designated by the Manager 10. To advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate. 11. To work flexible hours, to meet individual needs. 12. Participate in the support planning process as directed. 13. To undertake any other additional duties as reasonably required by the Company. General Responsibilities: 1. To work in accordance with the Organisational and local Policies and Procedures. 2. Participate in maintaining the internal/external upkeep of the house. 3. Communicate relevant information clearly via appropriate channels. 4. Report any potential hazards/risks to the Manager in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations. 5. Undertake staff training as appropriate. 6. To undertake training in the Safe handling of Medication and participate in the administration of medication for service users. 7. Participate in Staff Appraisal Scheme. 8. Maintain all aspects of confidentiality with the home at all times.

• £12.21 per hour (and upwards depending on experience)
• Shift times vary with great flexibility - times between 0800-2100 for day shifts
• Four weeks annual leave plus bank holiday (pro‑ratio for part‑time staff).
• Company pension scheme.
• Discounts at various venues/shops as part of the blue light scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments from the homes kitchen, and money to use when having lunch/dinner if out with a client.
• An approachable, friendly and supportive team.
• Ability to gain a nursing qualification via the nurse associate scheme following two years service.
• Staff referral scheme of £300 pro‑ratio payable for every new staff member you introduce.
• Covid safe working environment with safety procedures in excess of those recommended by the Government and Public Health.
• Competitive salary
• Full training and support provided
• QCF qualifications provided and encouraged (level 2 to 5)
• We are keen to offer more than most and reward our workers. We want to welcome you to the family feel business from day one and encourage you to learn and develop with our continued support and guidance. Each worker is valued as an individual and not just a number.