Social Care - Home Support Worker

To apply for this fantastic opportunity and join our team, you must be eligible to work in the UK and be a resident. Please do not apply if you are not eligible to work in the UK. Please note that sponsorships are not available.
As a Support Worker you will be required to work days, evenings and weekends (One weekend on and one weekend off.)
Sunderland Home Care Associates 20/20 Ltd is an award-winning employee-owned company with the ethos ‘People Before Profits’. We began in 1994 with a team of 20 people providing support, we now employ nearly 400 staff.
Benefits of a Home Support Worker:
Receive a £500 joining bonus (conditions apply).
Rate of pay up to £11.25 per hour
Full time and part time hours available - GUARANTEED 16 - 30 hours per week.
Free company shares (once you have been with the company for 6 months)
Bonus scheme (usually summer and Christmas time)
No experience necessary as all staff will receive a comprehensive induction and training throughout employment for continuous development – All training is provided by the company
5.6 weeks paid holidays
Company Mobile Phone
Employee referral bonus scheme available
Free uniform provided annually.
The Role:
Uphold the rights and dignity of all clients and to respect their privacy and confidentiality
Encourage independence and support the wishes of the clients
Look after the welfare and personal care of clients assigned to you
Assist with mobility, feeding, washing/bathing and dressing of clients in a sensitive manner
Prepare meals and drinks
Supervise the prompting/administration of prescribed medication
Perform any other duties to ensure the comfort of the client
Accurately complete all records and paperwork as requested by line management
Adhere to GDPR
Attend any training courses that are required
We are looking for people who can show:
Strong communication skills
Patient
Caring
Empathetic
A good listener
Kind
As a Support Worker you will be required to work days, evenings and weekends (One weekend on and one weekend off.
All staff are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and reference checks as part of our safer recruitment process
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 - 30 per week
All staff will be required to wear the correct PPE and take regular Covid 19 lateral flow tests.
Experience:
Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road