Domiciliary Support Worker

Karrek Community; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking dedicated support workers to help empower older individuals to live independently in their own homes. Ideal candidates are motivated, flexible team players, and may have experience in care or hospitality. Full training will be provided. This role offers opportunities for career development and competitive benefits including training, discounts, and recognition programs.

Benefits

Competitive mileage rate (45p per mile)

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Employee of the Month programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Company-funded training and qualifications

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Committed to positively impacting the lives of vulnerable individuals.
• A valid UK driving license is required.
• Experience in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower vulnerable people to live independently.
• Provide personal care consistent with individual choices.
• Maintain current care skills and undertake training.

Skills

Motivated and driven

Flexible approach

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a growing team of dedicated support workers, empowering older people to live full lives in their own homes?

Are you a creative, caring and hard-working person looking for a chance to grow in your skills and career whilst making a difference?

Benefits

• Competitive mileage rate (45p per mile)
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee of the Month programme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Company-funded training and qualifications
• Opportunities for career development (to Senior positions)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support and empower vulnerable people to live the life they have chosen for themselves.
• To provide age appropriate & dignified support consistent with individual choices and aspirations.
• To provide personal care in accordance with current best practices.
• To maintain care skills at a current level and undertake training.

Job Requirements

• Highly motivated and driven.
• Committed to positively impacting the lives of the vulnerable people we support.
• A flexible approach to work and a good team worker (perhaps you have worked in retail or hospitality and can demonstrate transferable skills in developing trusting relationships with clients and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes).
• Over the age of 18.
• Hold a valid UK driving license.
• Experience in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential (we are looking for the right people with the right characteristics and will provide full training and support in such cases).