Domiciliary Support Worker - Drivers

Car drivers with own vehicle for work essential to the post.

Applicant must be able to provide UK based work references.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Lincoln Healthcare Group is an established Home Care provider, supporting clients in their own homesThe role of a Community Support Worker is to visit people living in their own homes, and ensure that that they are safe, happy and healthy. Though some people will still need round the clock support, the people you’ll be working with will often be more independent, so your role will involve empowering them to continue to make their own choices.

Main responsibilities:

• Supporting the individual in a person-centred way
• Assisting activities of daily living / meal planning/ home tasks/ outings
• Advocating and empowering independence
• Following care plans while adhering to health & safety
• Ensuring all records are completed
• Attend all training and office meetings relating to client need
• To respond positively to changing needs and managing risk effectively
• To attend regular meetings of the team with the person you support and specifically give and receive support and advice to and from other workers in the team
• To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders Act alongside exemption from the Equality Act.

Lincoln Healthcare Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening. This includes checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

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

Pay: £10.90-£21.80 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to commute to the area of Newcastle upon Tyne for 8am start times across 7 days a week?
• Have access to own vehicle for work purposes

Experience:

• UK based paid care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Update Service Enhanced Adult workforce DBS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person