Are you a compassionate, patient and reliable individual who wants to make a real difference in someone’s life? We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team at Invercare.
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred care and support to individuals with but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide personal care: Assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, where required.
- Promote independence: Encourage and support service users to make choices and live as independently as possible.
- Support daily living: Help with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and managing medication.
- Emotional support: Offer companionship, build trust, and provide reassurance and encouragement.
- Monitoring and reporting: Observe and record changes in physical or emotional health, and report concerns to senior staff.
- Community involvement: Assist individuals in accessing the community, attending appointments, or participating in social activities.
- Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and well-being of service users, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of support provided and outcomes achieved.
What we’re looking for
- Caring, empathetic, and enthusiastic nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and evenings
- Experience in a similar role or relevant qualification for health and social care but not essential as training will be provided.
- There may be a requirement for sleepovers
What we offer
- Competitive pay rates
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Paid holiday and pension scheme
Desirable:
- Experience in a care or support role
- SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- First Aid and Manual Handling training
- Knowledge of health and safety practices
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own car?
Experience:
- home care worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- right to work visa with over 6 months (required)
- UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
