Care Support Specialist

3 days ago


Crook, Durham, United Kingdom Leonard Cheshire Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Care Support Specialist to join our team at Leonard Cheshire. As a Care Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals with physical disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Personal Care and Support: Assist with daily life tasks, including personal care, medication, and mealtimes, to ensure the well-being and dignity of our customers.
  • Escort and Support: Safely escort and support customers in and around the service, at external events, and appointments, promoting their independence and autonomy.
  • Person-Centred Approach: Support our Person-Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date and accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
  • Interpersonal Skills: Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and families.
  • Flexibility and Creativity: Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families, adapting to their needs and preferences.
  • Personal Care Experience: Ideally have personal care experience, although this is not essential.
  • Teamwork and Pressure Management: Be able to work under pressure and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
  • Flexibility and Availability: Be flexible to work within rostered hours and prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory company pension scheme and life cover benefit.
  • Employee Rewards: Access to a range of employee rewards, including Wagestream, a free Blue Light Card, and a Cash Health Plan at favourable rates.
  • Development Opportunities: Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
  • Refer a Friend Bonus: Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • DBS Check: A free DBS check.
About Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire is a leading disability charity that provides a range of services to support individuals with physical disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and a satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.



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