Support Worker

2 months ago


Dumfries, United Kingdom Leonard Cheshire Full time

Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?  

Join our exceptional team in our Dumfries and Glencaple Services We are currently seeking caring and motivated individuals to join us as Support Workers.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

  • Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
  • Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
  • Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate records.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
  • Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
  • Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
  • Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

  • Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
  • Free Blue Light Card.
  • Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
  • Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
  • Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
  • Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • Free PVG check.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and so much more

Join us today and be a part of our amazing team in our Dumfries and Glencaple Services

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *


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