Care Worker / Support Worker

Job Title: Home Care Support Worker

Hours: Full & Part Time available

Salary:  £10-£14 per hour

Location: Walton on Thames, Cobham, Esher and surrounding areas

Are you a happy, outgoing person, with a passion for helping others? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding job, making a real difference in people's lives?

Established in 1984, our client remains a family owned and managed group that has achieved a reputation for delivering superior care whilst encouraging independence and choice. They are proud to offer care in the comfort of your own home by their friendly support workers. They are a trusted partner for the Surrey and South-London community.

Our client is looking for Domiciliary Support Workers to work in Walton On Thames and the surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for the wellbeing, including the physical, emotional and social needs of the service users in a caring, kind, trustworthy and respectful manner, preserving dignity, privacy, choice, independence, fulfilment, rights and self-respect at all times.

Your main responsibilities will be to maintain strong communication and relationships with the service user and associated contacts.

Duties (included but not limited to):

• To support the service user with preparation of meals as detailed in the support plan
• To support the service user with any personal care
• To support the service user with any domestic chores including cleaning and laundry
• To support the service user with administering medication if required
• To uphold the dignity and privacy of the service user as much as possible
• To ensure the service user is free of any hazards, potential risks or any forms of abuse
• To be willing to travel to between different service users homes
• Hours of work can be flexible over any 24 hour period.

The right person will receive a full and comprehensive induction and skills based training, along with a mentoring system. You will also be given the opportunity to gain nationally recognised formal qualifications.

Our client offers a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Holiday pay
• Weekend enhanced pay
• free uniforms
• free DBS (subject to joining the update service)
• paid mileage from home
• On successful completion of your probationary period, you will automatically be entered into the Simply Health Medical Insurance Scheme funded by the Company which includes access to physiotherapy, counselling, opticians and money off prescriptions.

***Successful applicants will need a FULL driving licence and use of a car***

Geographical Locations covered: KT6, KT7, KT8, KT10, KT11, KT12, KT13, KT14

To apply please click on the APPLY button attaching your full CV and Covering Letter.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults as its number one priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are accordingly subject to a standard or enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Health Care Assistant, Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Social Carer, Support Worker, Enabler, Care, Care Management, Care Assist, Healthcare Assistant, Enabler, Care Helper, Care Management, Care Assist, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator may also be considered for this role.