Casual Support Worker

Job Introduction

Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge? This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!

We are looking for motivated experienced people who are passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join our reablement service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.

This role requires travelling within the community, mainly in the north of the county, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

We have Casual Bank positions available with shifts 7am to 10pm, which will include weekend and bank holiday working.

Main Responsibility

Working flexibly across various locations in North Staffordshire such as Newcastle under Lyme, Moorlands, Stafford & East Staffs, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.

• Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills
• Administer medication
• Requires manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing
• Support people with eating and drinking
• Accurately complete care records

The Ideal Candidate

What you will bring

• Enthusiastic about working with people and caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Able to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritise tasks and work within time restraints.

What you will have

• A caring nature and ability to complete the Care Certificate
• Full UK Driver’s license and your own vehicle with business insurance
• Experience of working in a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Information and communication technology skills

About [Employer hidden]

We are no ordinary county council. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback. We have a real sense of community spirit. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits include a supportive working environment and access to rewards. For further information contact Frances Perry at [contact hidden].

Attached Documents

• Guide (PDF)
• IAH Support Facilitator JD Feb 25 (1).pdf