Female Support Worker

Company Description

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Care by us, every day is different. Every day offers you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that changes people's lives.

We support service users in the following locations across Hertfordshire

Our team here at Care by Us are looking to recruit a full time Female Support Worker to work in our support services In Bishops Stortford

WORK LOCATION: Bishops Stortford with some travel to Safron Waldon and Harlow, So the right candidate must be a driver with full access to a car.

Pay Rate: Mon- Sat £12.60 ph, Sun £13.00

Shift Patterns:
Our services operate 7 days a week, offering a range of flexible shifts to suit different lifestyles:

• Day Shifts: 08.00/09.00 AM – 2:00/3.00 PM
• Evening Shifts: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Sleep in 9:pm - 07:00 AM

We value flexibility and reliability and offer consistent work for those who are passionate about making a difference.

Support Worker Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support.

Working within the principles or person-centred support, enabling development and inclusion in their everyday lives within their home and wider community we require both full time and a part female support Workers.

Job Description

We require dedicated Individuals to work in our supported living services supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and autistic spectrum disorders, complex needs, mental health issues and challenging behaviours in all aspects of their daily lives.

Each service user has their own self-contained unit within the service building.

There is also a communal lounge area to meet up and chat with others in as well as a garden to relax in the summer months and do a spot of gardening where preferred.

You will also be expected to support the service user with general household chores such as cooking and laundry and housework such as hoovering and dusting and personal care. (Assistance with bathing, toileting and feeding). No two days are the same in this role, you will have the opportunity to assist someone else broaden their horizons and experiences whilst doing the same for you.

 What else you'll help with:

We don’t require experience as full training is provided but we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support, skills needed include:

Customer service skills, a willingness to learn, understanding of the needs of others, patience and most importantly you must want to assist the people we support by enabling them to live as independently as possible.

That’s what we ask from you. WE TRAIN YOU IN EVERYTHING ELSE!!

Qualifications

What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)

We don’t require experience as full training is provided but we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support, skills needed include:

Customer service skills, a willingness to learn, understanding of the needs of others, patience and most importantly you must want to assist the people we support by enabling them to live as independently as possible.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

That’s what we ask from you. WE TRAIN YOU IN EVERYTHING ELSE!!

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

As a Support worker, you'll receive:

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Paid training – online and face to face
• Self-development – progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary

So, if you're ready to embark on a care adventure that's more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, come join our team of everyday heroes! APPLY TODAY!!

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.

**The role has been advertised gender specific due to the nature of the role and the people we support. It is therefore exempt from the Equality's Act 2010.**