Homecare Support Worker - Social Care

Posting date05 November 2024

Closing date05/12/2024 11:30:02

Salary£13.00 per hour

LocationNew Longton, Preston

CompanyCommunity Care Team

Job typePermanent

HoursPart Time

Reference15532512

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Community Support Worker - £150 welcome bonus

*£13.00 Per Hour*

* Advance Payment Scheme *

We currently have opportunities for support workers to come and join our ever-growing, friendly team, working in Leyland, Penwortham, Walton Le Dale, Euxton, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Chorley and more.

You will usually be based in one area to provide consistency and continuity for both yourself and the people you support.

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field. You just need to bring the right values and you can build your skills with on-the-job training and there are also lots of opportunities to progress.

Our usual shifts are as follows; however, we do have some flexibility to work with you to find hours to suit.

Morning Shifts - 7am - 1.30pm
Evening shifts - 4pm - 10pm
All shifts include alternate weekends
We offer:

An above average sector rate of pay.
Full set runs in set areas
Fully paid training, as well as on-going management support.
Birdie care system - an app based system for visits, rota's, communication logs and recording information meaning you have more time to spend with the people you support.
Full time and part time positions. (All support workers are required to work alternate weekends)
Flexible shift patterns.
Fully funded QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
Career progression and promotion opportunities.
Mileage Recoverable from HMRC
Paid Travel Time
Company pension
Free uniform
Benefits:

Blue Light Card Discount - with major discounts off high street and online retailers including Cinema Discounts, Shopping, holidays, leisure activities plus many, many more!
£150 Welcome bonus (after qualifying period)
Advance Payment Scheme - we understand how the cost of living crisis has affected everyone therefore we are able to pay an advance payment of wages mid-month.
Free DBS check
Employee assistance programme - offering support with financial wellbeing, advice, housing issues, confidential counselling, stress/anxiety, childcare support and much more.
£250 Bonus when you refer a friend.
Key responsibilities include:

To follow each client’s care plan
To assist with all aspects of personal care including washing and dressing
To assist with meal preparation
To assist with toileting
To assist clients with their mobility using equipment provided
To assist with daily living tasks
To assist with medication management
Providing companionship
We require:

Must be 18 or over to apply for this position due to insurance purposes
Must be able to work alternate weekends
Must undertake an enhanced DBS check
Must have own transport
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact us on 01772 433423 or send us a message! We’re also recruiting for Bank Support Workers, so please still get in touch if this may be more suitable for you.

* Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship *

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