Support Worker

**Join Careful Care team and make a difference to vulnerable, elderly adults in the community.**
- **Careful Care Ltd is**_ a growing business with over 15 years’ experience of providing support to vulnerable adults in the community.

We have offices in Tavistock (Devon and Cornwall, Neath (Wales),) and Cirencester (Gloucestershire).

We are looking for Support Workers to cover day shifts working in and **around Tavistock, Callington and Gunnislake.**

You will be supporting a small number of service users This is more than just a job - you’ll be helping the individuals you care to promote and gain independence, confidence, and helping them to achieve their personal outcomes.

**Pay Rates**
- **Best pay**
- **£12.25 p/hr (Mon-Fri)**
- **£15.50p/hr (Weekends)**
- **£19.00 p/hr (Bank Holidays)**
- **Paid mileage (0.45P / mile)**
- **Paid Travel time paid between calls (£10.42 p/h)**
- Pension scheme (Opt in or out)
- Holiday pay

**Benefits**
- Guaranteed hours contract available.
- Work for a family run organisation where the focus is on the people we support.
- Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued.
- Have support from experienced management.
- Be celebrated for accomplishing goals with the individual you support.
- Have training opportunities that enhance your career development.
- Online training provided (free)
- Opportunity for career progression ( NVQs, QCFs available)
- Help with Enhanced DBS check.
- Work life balance
- Uniforms and PPE provided at no cost to the carer.
- £250.00 refer a friend scheme.

**Requirements**:

- Work Monday - Friday
- Weekend work (every other weekend)
- Shifts Schedule: 07:00 - 14:00 and/or 15:30 - 20:00
- You need to be an enthusiastic Support Worker, communicate well, and honour your availability.
- Demonstrate understanding of self-centred care
- Excellent communication skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Full UK Driving Licence and own motorised transportation.

**Your role will include**:

- Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks
- Helping with the preparation of meals and drinks
- Assisting the client with the administration of medication
- Offering emotional support and companionship
- Monitoring the service user’s conditions

**Never done caring before?**
- NO PROBLEM - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- We provide free training with user-friendly online modules.
- Shadowing with a Senior Care manager is provided.
- **If you want to be a part of a happy team of Support Workers and interested in hearing more contact us today**_

SASKIA
- Provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Support individuals in developing and maintaining independent living skills
- Implement individualized care plans and document progress and observations
- Foster a safe and supportive environment for individuals in their homes or community settings
- Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure the well-being of individuals

**Experience**:

- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs is preferred
- Knowledge of person-centered approaches and principles of dignity and respect
- Ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with individuals, families, and team members
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations
- Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

We are looking for compassionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others. If you have a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities or special needs, we encourage you to apply.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the individuals supported.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gunnislake: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence and own motorised transportation (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Tavistock 110123