Weekend Support Worker — Flexible Hours, Make a Difference

Advance; Yate; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Paid holiday

Perks at Work

Long service awards

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS

Pension scheme

Job summary

Advance is seeking a weekend Support Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The role covers 16 contracted hours per week, with weekend shifts and potential weekday work, including sleep-ins and evenings.

A full UK/International driving licence and access to a vehicle are required; mileage paid at 0.55p per mile. Training and progression opportunities are offered within Advance.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; values, passion and willingness to help people matter most.
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Able to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required).
• Medication administration (if required).
• Support with preparing and cooking meals.
• Support with attending medical appointments.
• Support with social activities.
• Support with independent skills.
• Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry.
• Keeping accurate care records and updating care plans as required.
• Keeping up to date with training.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Record keeping

Weekend availability

Sleep ins

Support plans & risk assessments

Literacy & numeracy

Care Certificate

Job description

Advance is seeking a weekend Support Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The role covers 16 contracted hours per week, with weekend shifts and potential weekday work, including sleep-ins and evenings.

A full UK/International driving licence and access to a vehicle are required; mileage paid at 0.55p per mile. Training and progression opportunities are offered within Advance.