Job description
Recruiter: Age UK Thanet
Location: Thanet Area Sector: Health and Social Care
Job type: Part Time - To be discussed
Weekly hours: Monday to Friday - To be discussed
Salary: National Minimum Wage
*Please note: A full clean driving licence is essential for this role
Age UK Thanet are looking for a Support Worker to join us in working in our pioneering holistic service called ‘Ask CAL’ (Colourful Amazing Lives) At present, Ask CAL’s services include activities and companionship in the home, hot meal delivery, help with household tasks, shopping, welfare checks, telephone befriending, information and advice, exercises in the garden or home, and art packs for well-being.
Main Duties:
The successful candidate will Support with activities, household tasks, shopping, going for walks to name a few! You will be wearing PPE to deliver all services and will be following risk assessments and organisational Policies and Procedures at all times.
We are looking for an individuals that are enthusiastic, empathetic and can work on their own initiative.
Applicants must be aware they may be asked to drive a work van to drop clients off at a doctors/dentist/hospital appointment and please also be aware that although this job role is to deliver a wide range of services such as hot meal delivery, we are client led and at this present time there are a lot of requests in to do household tasks.
Person Specification:
- Working to the needs of the company, supporting any area needing cover on demand.
- A full clean driving licence is essential for this position. (Full training will be given to drive our vans and own use of a car is essential for this role. )
- Able to provide a friendly person-centred approach to enhance the health and wellbeing of those we support and facilitate meaningful and engaging activities.
- A Health and Social Care background or NVQ Level 2 would be desirable.
For further information please contact us on 01843 223881.
Age UK Thanet Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thanet District, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: On the road
