Support Worker (Domiciliary Care) Preston

Flexecare; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing care service provider is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist clients in their homes. The position requires resilience and commitment, with responsibilities including personal care and medication prompting. Ideal candidates should have care experience or a desire to learn. The role offers a salary starting at £13.80 per hour, with both full-time and part-time hours available.

Benefits

Annual Leave entitlement

Pension Scheme

Loyalty bonus

Emergency on-call line

Qualifications

• Experience in home care for at least 1 year preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and reside there for 3 months or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care to clients in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Support clients to remain safe and independent.

Skills

Experience in care

Resilience

Commitment

Driving Licence

Communication in English

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Health and Social Care diploma

Job description

The caring business continues to grow, and we are looking for dedicated ‘Support Workers’ to come and help our client' live their best life in the comfort of their own home.

Experience in care is essential but if you have the desire and motivation to follow this path your application will be considered.

Working in care is never what you expect it to be as no two days are the same, so we expect you to be resilient and committed - these are, after all, people we are working with.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to those whom we care for and our staff who are invaluable.

The role entails giving person centred care, to both males and females with personal care, helping to get dressed, continence care, helping with meals and prompting medication, thinking outside of the box and how we can enable them to stay safe and independent at home.

We provide in house training, induction and professional development including attainment of the Care Certificate. Oppourtunity to gain further qualifications, such as NVQ in Health and social care.

We provide a safe environment to work in, providing all required PPE, Uniform and have high standards for infection control and in doing so protect our client' and staff.

We do require a DBS check so please make us aware of anything likely to show up on a check (this is paid for by the candidate).

We have an amazing community team - a great reputation and have achieved a ‘Good’ rating with CQC for how we care for our client' and staff.

Collectively, the management have many years of experience in the Caring Industry, and offer our staff support, guidance and mentorship.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

What we offer you:

• Salary starting at £13.80 per hour including Annual Leave entitlement
• Probation period of 6 months
• Out of hours emergency on-call line so you are never alone
• Rewards, recognition & loyalty bonus
• Pension Scheme
• A range of shifts and can accommodate both full and part time hours day & night

Location – Drivers with own transport are required for Preston and surrounding areas

Weekend availability is required

Must be eligible to work in UK and have resided here for 3 months or more

Start date as soon as all recruitment checks are in place (including enhanced DBS, 2 written references, signed documentation and a completed full induction)

If you are experienced and looking for a business that values you, or new to care and looking for a change of career then we would love to hear from you

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Health and Social Care (desirable)

Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

English (Essential)

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

On the road