Support Worker

**Job description (NOTE: We do NOT offer sponsorship)** **ABOUT US** We are a **family run**, Domiciliary care company based in Sheringham and operating in the surrounding local area. Our combined experience through multiple types of care is vast and we have big plans for the future moving forwards into different types of care. At present, we support **elderly** and and numerous service users with **learning difficulties.** The main thing that is important to us here at Later Life Care is our team. Our aim is simple, to deliver the best care possible. This requires us to care for our team like family because **if we don't care for our team, how can we expect them to care for others?** We aim to look after our employees the best we can and actively promote a positive workplace culture where asking for help and support is seen as a positive experience. Being a small family run company, we're all friendly and approachable. We have **"family"** events planned where you are able to bring your family at our expense. As well as this, we currently hold a monthly **prize draw** and looking into other bonuses, such as healthcare and local passes for leisure activities. We really think of our employees as family and we want to retain and show our **appreciation for their hard work.** **CAREER OPPORTUNITIES** Due to a high demand for our service, we are currently seeking the following position; - **Support workers - AM calls.**: - **Support workers - PM calls.** **Support Worker - AM calls.** The hours of work will be depending on how many mornings you are available for. This is a fixed hour, perminent contract position. As a rough guide, the morning calls start at around 7am and will run until lunchtime. **Support Worker - PM calls.** The hours of work will be depending on how many evenings you are available for. This is a fixed hour, perminent contract position. As a rough guide, the evening calls start at about 3/4pm and will run until about 9.30pm. We operate **fairly on weekends** with one weekend on/off. **Pay**: - You will be paid **£11**ph on weekdays and **£11.50**ph on weekends. Bank holidays are **£16.5**ph and Christmas Day is **£22**ph. You will be part of our core team working locally. We are looking for committed and passionate individuals who believe in giving first class care. This position is to work with our customers supporting them in and around **Cromer, Sheringham and Holt.** We also **pay travel time** to customers. This will not be at minimum wage like, we will pay for normal hourly wage for travel as we believe this is **fair**. Furthermore you will get **paid mileage** on-top of your travel pay. If you are requested to attend the office for training or meeting etc. you will be paid for this also. Why work for Later Life Care? **Monthly prize draw**, where you have chance to win a prize. Free **Blue Light Card. **We encourage **Professional development**, and can put your through your Diploma Level 2,3,4 etc. At our HQ, we are making a **Care lounge**, where you can relax, have a cuppa and enjoy your breaks. We hold regular non-working **Staff Events**, a chance to get together outside of work. We have invested in a simple to use **software system** that will make your role easier, which is just one example of our efforts to advance the technology currently used within home care. **SKILLS NEEDED** - Passionate about delivering the best care. - Own Transport New starters are welcome, we ask that you have the right attitude and ethos. We can provide the qualifications and training. **If you have read this far** then you must be intrested and you should be, we're one of the best payers in the area and more importantly we put our team first. We are ran by Carers, not a board of directors or a franchise. **BENEFITS** - Flexible work hours - Local working rounds - Paid mileage - Paid travel - Free uniform - Support and training with accreditation - Free Blue Light Discount Card - Guaranteed hours contract - Future progression - Paid holidays - Job security - Company pension Own transport is **essential** for this role. This role will be based in **North Norfolk** from our office in Sheringham working in the local area, covering Sheringham, Cromer, Holt and surrounding villages. Find us on LinkedIn & Facebook **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Salary**: £11.00-£22.00 per hour **Benefits**: - Company events - Company pension - Discounted or free food - Employee discount - Store discount Day range: - Monday to Friday Physical setting: - Homecare - Live-in Shift: - Day shift - Night shift COVID-19 considerations: Our Covid-19 policy is in-line with government and CQC requirements. Ability to commute/relocate: - Sheringham, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) **Experience**: - Support Worker: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Driving Licence and access/use of a motor vehicle (required) Work authorisatio