Homecare Worker

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: £25877.80 pro rata

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

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own car

Experience:

• care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• Do you have a valid right to work over 6 months