Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career? Look no further. We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our friendly team. As a Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred care to our elderly and vulnerable clients who live in and around the Stansted area. Help us to help them to live independently in their own homes. You can provide companionship during the day, help with their daily activities, and provide personal care.

We value our staff and recognize what a great asset they are to our company. We provide great support, relevant training, and keep travel times to a minimum between individual clients.

If you have experience as a Support Worker and you are looking to join an award-winning, highly valued team, then apply now. However, past experience is not essential. Full training will be provided to people who genuinely share our values and really want to make a difference in the lives of others.

The role of Support Worker

The essence of the role is to be passionate about providing the best care to allow our clients to live their life their way. You will support their preferences to enable them to live happily, safely, and securely in their own homes.

What does this Support Worker job involve?

Each person has been assessed and has their own individually tailored Care and Support Plan. That may include any or all of the following:

1. Companionship: Building relationships, providing social stimulation and emotional support, supporting their hobbies and interests, accompanying them to a variety of community activities, to the GP, dentist, or hairdressing appointments.
2. Help with Daily Living Activities: Meal planning and preparation, assisting with prescription medication, shopping, laundry, or light housework.
3. Personal Care: Helping an individual to bathe, wash, dress, or assist with oral care or continence care.
4. Safeguarding: Following training, be able to identify potential signs of concern or actual abuse to those at risk.

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

Being a great Support Worker starts with your own personality, interests, and behaviors. We want to hear from you if you are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Committed and reliable
• Flexible
• Kind and respectful
• Sociable
• A team player

The practical requirements for our Support Worker

Visiting and caring for people within any area requires the following:

• Ownership of a car and a valid UK driving license. Note that the majority of our calls are 1 hour plus and no calls less than 30 minutes.
• A commitment to flexible working shift patterns of varying duration between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm to include some weekends.

Why should I apply for this Support Worker Role?

• Pay ranging from £13.30ph weekdays; £14.75ph weekends; £26.00ph Bank Holidays.
• Flexible hours
• Weekly payroll (no more budgeting until the end of the month!)
• Paid mileage 45p per mile
• Free training and development opportunities
• Free DBS
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Uniform and backpack (for PPE)
• Sleep-ins may be available.

If you would really like to make a positive difference in the lives of people and you truly care, then we look forward to receiving your application. We request a lot of information from you, but we do review every application that we receive.

About Sierra Homecare

Rated 'Good' across all measures by the Care Quality Commission, Sierra Homecare is an independent provider of quality person-centred homecare services.

We work together with our clients and their families to provide individualized support plans. We ensure that all needs are met whilst remaining respectful of individual preferences and life choices.

We believe:

• Each of our clients is an individual with unique needs and aspirations.
• Our clients and their families should be at the center of decision making around how best we can meet their needs.
• All clients should be treated with courtesy and respect, without discrimination.
• Our clients' dignity and privacy should be maintained at all times.