Job Description
Community Support Worker
Astra Care Services Limited are a family run business that have been established for over 24 year providing star quality care for our elderly and disabled clients across Pendle, Burnley & Rossendale. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team.
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing excellent care and will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we support, ensuring their dignity and independence are maintained.
We currently have permanent full and part time positions available in the Burnley and Pendle areas.
Previous care experience is desirable but we may consider candidates without previous direct experience who can demonstrate the skills and attributes required for support work. Full training will be given for all candidates.
Main Duties
Personal Care:
To include but not limited to - washing, bathing, toileting, oral care, shaving, assisting with getting up in the morning / settling down for the night, assisting with medication
Meal Preparation: Menu planning, preparing meals, serving food
Domestic Tasks: Will include but not limited to, light cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, collection of prescriptions
Social Stimulation: Accompanying service users to social events, medical appointments, shopping etc.
What we are looking for:
Passion for the role
Caring, understanding and kind
Determination to succeed in providing excellent standards of care
Excellent communication skills
Empathetic and a good listener
You will need to be flexible to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and alternate weekends
Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle is desirable but not essential for certain localities.
What we will offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Enhanced weekend pay for those applicants with NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
Paid annual leave
Substantial mileage allowance
Company pension
Flexible working hours
Mobile phone
Regular working days and hours
Regular refresher training
Courtesy car in the event of a breakdown
Eligible for Blue Light Card and discounts
The opportunity to study for NVQ Level 2 and above in Health & Social Care and further nationally accredited training
Flexible working patterns
Roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and subject to DBS checks.
If you are a naturally caring person who loves going the extra mile to make people feel valued and respected and you want to work for an established care company which values and supports its employees please contact us for an initial discussion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road