Care Support Worker
Are you a reliable, compassionate person who wants to help people with care and support needs, stay safe and happy in their own homes If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for Care Support Workers to join a Home Care Service in Hertfordshire.
**Please note: Applicants will need a full UK driving licence and use of a car or motorbike/scooter **
Position: Care Support Worker
Location: Borehamwood, Bushey, Watford, Rickmansworth, Three Rivers, Potters Bar
Salary: £13 per hour weekday up to £17.34 per hour for Bank Holidays, plus mileage at 45p per mile between clients' homes
Hours: Various hours available, Mon-Fri 4pm to 8.30pm to provide Homecare, Weekends - 8am – 12pm noon and/or 3pm to 8.30pm. Choose your own regular hours to work Monday to Sunday.
** Tier 2 Sponsorship can be provided for eligible candidates who are looking to switch employers. Please note, you must be in the UK**
About the role:
As Care Support Worker you will provide support to vulnerable adults with care needs, helping them to stay safe and happy in their own homes and to give family members a break so they can continue to care.
You will:
- Build strong and supportive relationships with unpaid carers and people with care needs so person centred care can be provided to meet their identified needs.
- Provide personal, social, and domestic care.
- Treat everyone with respect and dignity including provision of choice in how their care is delivered
About you:
To make a good Care Support Worker you will need to have good written and verbal communication skills and a calm and caring manner. You don't need to have previous experience, anyone new to care will be enrolled on the Care Certificate with full pay and you will be provided with a full induction for all new staff.
If you are willing to go the extra mile to make a difference in people's lives, enjoy working as part of a team then apply today!
In return:
You will receive an excellent benefits package including:
- Part Time flexible hours – particularly looking for people interested in early evening shifts and weekends for which we pay enhanced rates.
- A variety of duties from short visits to flexible longer carers break available.
- Paid travel time between visits.
- Sick pay and pension after a qualifying period
- Full training and Support
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Free uniform
- Annual Leave (based on the hours you work)
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance which will be at their expense.
Although not essential, we very much welcome previous experience working with vulnerable adults, Outreach Support Worker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker #INDSCP