Weekend Support Worker - Days

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

Job summary

A dedicated supported living service in Derby is seeking experienced Support Workers to assist young residents in developing life skills for independent living. Candidates must be calm, patient, and empathetic, with at least 3 months experience in care. This role involves providing personal care, home support, and engaging residents in outdoor activities, offering a pay rate of £13.00 per hour. Ongoing work is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have an Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months.
• Up-to-date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, and Moving and Handling training.
• At least 3 months of experience within a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with cooking and home care.
• Provide personal care and support with outdoor activities.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patience

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 residents with cooking, home care and domestic duties, provide personal care, and accompany residents on outdoor activities as part of their personalised care plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, we can help with online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep.

*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*

Details

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.