Support Worker - Weekend Days

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Support Workers for a supported living service in Derby. The role involves helping young people develop life skills, providing personal care, and supporting with domestic duties. Candidates must have a valid Enhanced DBS and relevant training. This position offers ongoing work at a rate of £13.00 per hour, focusing on making a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months.
• Up to date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Moving and Handling training.
• Referenceable work history.
• At least 3 months experience within a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Help with cooking.
• Support with home care and domestic duties.
• Provide personal care.
• Accompany residents on outdoor activities.

Skills

Calmness

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join a dedicated supported living service in Derby. This role involves working with young people aged 16 and over, helping them develop the life skills they need to live independently. Many of the residents have experienced difficult pasts, so we are looking for calm, patient, and empathetic individuals who can offer consistent support and encouragement.

Each resident has a personalised care plan, allowing you to understand their preferences and needs from the start. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include helping with cooking, supporting with home care and domestic duties, providing personal care, and accompanying residents on outdoor activities.

If you are a team player with experience in a care setting and a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Help with cooking
• Support with home care and domestic duties
• Provide personal care
• Accompany residents on outdoor activities

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months
• Up to date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Moving and Handling training
• A Referenceable work history
• At least 3 months experience within a similar setting

Additional information

• If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!
• Please note that we do not offer sponsorships
• This role offers ongoing work for the right candidate
• You will be working from 07:00 to 19:00 on Saturday and/or Sunday
• Rate of pay for this role is £13.00 per hour