Home Care worker

Full job description

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.

Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Job Type: Full-time available
Hours: full and part time

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 is a requirement for sleepovers for this role

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, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own car?

Experience:

• care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

• right to work with more than 6 months (preferred)

Work Location: In person - will consider walkers for walking run