Female Driver Care Support Worker

Company Information
Central South Services LTD part of the Adult Social Care Branch.

Job Overview
Central South Services LTD - ASC Branch, is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join one of our Agency Care Teams at Reading, Berkshire, as an ASC - Care Probationary Support Worker over the Weekend Shifts and Cover Shifts for our Agency Partners. We provide competitive rates that fluctuate based on factors such as weekends, shift covers, and agency placements, further information will be provided during Initial Interview.

We are dedicated not only to ensuring that our Agency Care Teams deliver Exceptional Residential Cleaning and or Care Services but also to the well-being of our staff members. To achieve this, we provide additional opportunities for all our staff, including the option for extra shifts when available and access to a variety of accredited training courses, including mandatory sessions and inductions, all at no cost. These courses can also be shared with other Care Companies/Agencies.

Furthermore, we offer avenues for career advancement within our organization, with roles such as Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Lead Support Worker, and Care Coordinator available to our staff as well as Digital Feedback Ratings directly available to you from our service clients. In addition to professional development, we provide exclusive discounts and referral opportunities to the Blue Light Scheme, granting access to a wide range of discounts both online and in-store.

In the role of ASC - Care Probationary Support Worker, you'll be pivotal in delivering essential services such as residential cleaning, home care, and general support or companionship to individuals in need.

This presents an enriching opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of others while simultaneously propelling your career forward within a cutting-edge, technologically adept company.

Please Note: For this position, two references are essential from your current and previous employer. These references can be emailed to noreply.carers@central-south.com for us to immediately send out reference requests. Kindly ensure that you include the title of the Job Reference ID CSS-INTERNAL-SW01-MAR23 when submitting your references.

Primary Responsibilities (Non-Exhaustive List):
- Assist Service Client(s) with housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up living areas and doing laundry.
- Assist Service Client(s) with daily activities, including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Assist Service Client(s) with Prompting Medication.
- Provide Reassurance and Comfort and safeguarding.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to Service Client(s).
- Monitor and report any changes in Service Client(s) physical or mental health to Head Office.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all care services provided and changes in service client(s) physical or mental health.

Qualifications (Non-Exhaustive List):
- Valid UK Driving License.
- Experience gained through professional qualifications or reflective learning and development.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Adult Social Care Work.
- Completion of Moving & Handling and Mandatory courses with up-to-date certification.
- Completion of a Care Certificate. (Will be required to complete a CSS/ASC Care Certificate / Induction)

Experience (Non-Exhaustive List):
- Experience and Evidence within the Adult/Child Social Care Sector.
- Experience and Evidence in using Digital Social Care Records.
- Experience and Evidence with collaborating with healthcare professionals, CQC inspectors, local authorities, and community services.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£24.75 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Language training provided
• Referral programme
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CSS-INTERNAL-SW01-APR24