Support Worker

Routes to Work; Wishaw; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (Freec)

Wellbeing service

Care Worker of the Month award

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

Job summary

Routes to Work is seeking Support Workers in Wishaw to help people live independently in the community. You’ll provide daily living support and personal care, working as part of a compassionate team in home and community settings.

We offer zero-hour contracts with flexible full-time or part-time hours, plus training, a pension scheme and wellbeing support. You’ll be supported to develop life skills while maintaining dignity and respect for service users.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred care promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and medication.
• Organise daily routines and accompany service users to appointments and activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Support with personal care, hygiene and medication.
• Assist with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Help individuals maintain daily routines and develop life skills.
• Accompany service users to appointments, clubs and community activities.
• Organise and participate in day trips and social outings.
• Support with hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, gardening and sports.
• Encourage engagement in social visits to restaurants, pubs and local events.
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Empathy

Education

SVQ Level 2 after probation

Job description

Contract: Zero-hour contract. Full Time & Part time hours available

We provide housing and care services across the UK, with a strong focus on supported living. We’re currently looking for Support Workers in Wishaw and nearby areas to join our team and support service users in the community!

About the Role:

In this role, you’ll help people live independently by supporting them with daily tasks, personal care and social activities at home and in the community. You’ll be part of a caring team that treats every individual with respect and compassion.

No two days are the same, and you’ll find real reward in making a difference to someone’s life.

• Deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Support with personal care, hygiene and medication
• Assist with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
• Help individuals maintain daily routines and develop life skills
• Accompany service users to appointments, clubs and community activities
• Organise and participate in day trips and social outings
• Support with hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, gardening and sports
• Encourage engagement in social visits to restaurants, pubs and local events
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for helping others
• Show compassion, patience and empathy in all interactions
• Communicate effectively with service users, families and colleagues
• Work reliably, flexibly and proactively to meet individual needs
• Treat every service user with dignity and respect
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Key Criteria:

• Compassionate
• Understand of Care
• Cost of PVG covered
• Enrolment onto SVQ level 2 after successful completion of your 6 month probation.
• Care Worker of the Month financial award
• Refer a friend scheme (total award up to £1000)
• Excellent training
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
• Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
• Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family
• Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers
• Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.