Active Living Support Worker

1 week ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Crossroads Gloucestershire Full time
Crossroads Gloucestershire are offering an exciting opportunity for
YOU to join our ever-expanding family.

Thinking of a change of career? Have you got a heart big enough to make a difference within your community?


Why not join uswe offer good starting rates and additional benefits, including paid training, mentor support and the opportunity for career progression.


Why choose us:

  • Competitive rates of pay (£ £18.03 per hour) depending on experience and qualifications
  • Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours or the choice of a Bank contract if preferred
  • Increased hourly rate on weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Up to 33 days paid annual leave entitlement
  • Paid mileage at 40p per mile
- £40 annual payment towards vehicle service / maintenance

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Monthly Staff Raffle
  • In house training and supervision with ongoing support from our Mentor
  • Opportunity to gain formal qualifications in Health and Social Care and for career progression
  • Eligibility for a Blue Light Card offering discounts with retailers & much more.

As an Active Living Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

  • Working with our existing Active Living Team to organise and plan bespoke activities that can be carried out with a client in their home.
  • Enhance the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of the people you support. This could include light house work, collecting shopping and meal preparation.
  • Supporting clients to access the wider community for example: shopping trips, visits to places of interest, and appointments.
  • Providing companionship
  • Enabling carers to have a break from their caring responsibility.
  • When required supporting clients with continence needs and medication.

Your qualities must be:

  • Calm, caring and supportive of the needs of vulnerable people.
  • Passionate about helping people and providing stimulating activities.
  • Creative and responsive to clients wants and needs.
  • Proactive worker and be able to identify how you can add value to each session.
  • Thrive as part of a team or when working on your own.
  • Take pride in your work.
  • Be a good communicator.
No previous experience is required, as a fully paid induction will be given.

Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is required for this role.

Get in touch today

Tel:
Crossroads Gloucestershire is dedicated to ensuring our staff and clients are safe. With this in mind we ensure all staff are provided full PPE.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.33-£18.03 per hour

Physical setting:

  • Day centre
  • Homecare

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
On the road

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