Job description:
Crossroads Gloucestershire is a specialist charitable organisation providing practical help, support and opportunities to unpaid carers, people living in social isolation, or with a disability. We have a proud history of delivering quality services within our local communities.
Our staff provide a rewarding service, enhancing quality of life through improving the health and well-being of people accessing our support. They also have the power to inspire vulnerable people to meet unique, bespoke goals and outcomes.
We are looking for a proactive, caring, compassionate person to join our Active Living Team.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within various sectors of our company. Successful candidates will be required to move between providing breaks for unpaid carers in their homes and supporting our team in the Day Centre or with the weekly groups. Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is required for this role. You may be asked, on occasion, to drive the minibus taking service users out but will be given support to enable you to confidently do this. Because of this, we are hoping the successful candidates will have a D1 category on their driving licence.
This is a bank position and are looking for candidates who will be available 0900-1700, Monday to Friday.
As an Active Living Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting unpaid carers with respite breaks
- Support with organised group activities for people with care needs
- When required, to plan and deliver a bespoke Active Living service, using the care plan as guidance.
- Assist clients to the bathroom and with other general care needs.
- During the activity, to assist those clients participate in their chosen activity.
- To support the person with care needs with activities outside their home, for example, community activities, shopping or attending medical appointments.
- To assist with mobility, prepare meals and drinks and/or to help with eating / drinking and to support the person with care needs with their medication.
Your qualities must be:
- Calm, caring and supportive of the needs of vulnerable people.
- Passionate about helping people and providing stimulating activities.
- Creative and responsive to clients wants and needs.
- Proactive worker and be able to identify how you can add value to each session.
- Thrive as part of a team or when working on your own.
- Take pride in your work.
- Be a good communicator.
Why choose to work for Crossroads Gloucestershire?
- Competitive rates of pay (£13.00 – 16.97 per hour)
- Up to 33 days paid annual leave entitlement
- Mileage allowance
- Career development and progression
- Paid induction and continual training
- Options to gain care qualifications with support and study time
- On-call support
- £40 annual payment towards vehicle service and maintenance
- No previous experience is required, as a fully paid induction will be given.
For more information, please contact Crossroads Gloucestershire on 01594 823414, visit our website or click apply.
Appointments will be made subject to successful DBS check and references
Pay: £13.00-£16.97 per hour
Work Location: On the road
