Join Our Team
We are always looking for the right people to join our team. If you are experienced, compassionate and committed to your job as a carer or support worker there could be a role for you in our team.
If you think you fit our requirements, please complete the form below to express an interest.
We have the following positions available in various areas:
Care Assistants / Support Workers
Skills you will need:
- the ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- skills in communicating with tact and sensitivity
- the ability to remain calm under pressure
Depending on the role, you may need to cope with challenging behavior.
What you’ll do
You’ll be helping people in their own homes or in day centers, residential or nursing homes.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
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getting to know clients, their interests and needs
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helping with personal care like washing, using the toilet and dressing
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food preparation, feeding and support with medication
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carrying out general tasks like housework, laundry and shopping
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helping clients manage their budget, pay bills and write letters
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supporting families to get used to new caring responsibilities
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working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and development plans
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helping to organise leisure activities
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escorting service users to GP or hospital appointments
Salary
Starter: from £8.21 per hour – up to £9.00
Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given.
You may be paid more for night shifts and weekend work. Some home visit jobs may pay only for the time you spend with a client.
Working hours, patterns and environment
In a full-time job you’ll usually work 35 to 40 hours a week. You may work part-time 15 to 20 hours. You could be asked to work shifts, including weekends or evenings. Depending on your role you may be expected to stay overnight on a rota basis, or live-in.
Career path and progression
There may be opportunities to progress to a more senior role, managing people or services.