Support Worker-Otley

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Otley is seeking compassionate individuals to support clients in living independently. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and light domestic duties. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and a caring approach. A comprehensive induction and training are provided. COVID vaccination is mandatory unless medically exempt.

Benefits

Full in-house induction programme

Training through shadowing experienced staff

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care tasks including washing, dressing, and continence care.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently in their own homes.
• Conduct daily living tasks, including personal care.
• Prepare meals and manage paperwork efficiently.
• Maintain professional standards at all times.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Approachable and friendly manner

Empathy and compassion for others

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to prioritise and organise

Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)

Job description

Job Type: Full time, Part time, Permanent, Contract

Job Description

Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of daily living tasks including personal care (washing, dressing, continence care)
• Shopping
• Light domestic duties (laundry, cleaning, etc.)
• Preparing meals
• Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately
• Maintain professional standards at all times
• Work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Approachable and friendly manner
• Empathy and compassion for others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to assimilate information quickly
• Taking appropriate actions when required
• Ability to prioritise and organise
• Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)

Personal Style

• Caring
• A confident and positive approach
• Strong sense of personal responsibility

We offer a full in‑house induction programme, where you will receive all the training you need through a week‑long induction programme along with 2 weeks shadowing of an experienced Care Worker.

Enhanced DBS Check and 2 satisfactory references required.

NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING OVERSEAS/FOR WORK PERMIT

*COVID Vaccine is now mandatory for all of our staff unless medically exempt (we would need evidence from a medical professional).

For more information on any of our home care services or to discuss working together, please contact our friendly team today.