Location: Gloucestershire
Type: Full-Time
Salary: £26,873 (£12.92 per hour)
40 hours per week
Aim Up is a equal opportunities and values diversity.
Home Care & Support Worker
Please note, we currently do not have any sponsorship licenses available. If you require a COS we can not support you at this time
About the Role
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Home Care and Support Worker to provide essential support to adults with disabilities, complex needs, and mental health conditions. This role is key to helping individuals live fulfilling lives with dignity and independence.
Responsibilities:
· Assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
· Offering emotional support and companionship.
· Supporting individuals with appointments, community activities, and social inclusion.
· Promoting independence by helping individuals develop life skills.
· Maintaining accurate records of care and communicating effectively with team members and families.
Requirements:
· Caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
· Strong verbal and written English language skills.
· Full UK drivers licence (essential)
· Ability to adapt to individual needs and preferences.
· Experience in care is preferred but not essential (training provided).
· Flexible availability, including evenings or weekends.
· Be able to work with individuals with complex needs with mental and physical challenges.
Full Training & Support
We offer a comprehensive training programme, providing you with access to regular training including Emergency First Aid at Work, Makaton, Autism, Positive Behaviour Support and many more. We have a mix of both in house training and training from other providers: which means you can access the best of the best, whilst enjoying fun and interactive training sessions.
Scope For Progression
We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We're recognised as Investors in People and we want to help you to continue to progress and develop, so provide you with support to complete an NVQ/QCF and opportunities to progress into team leader, care coordinator and even senior team roles.
Cars for Domiciliary Care and Outreach
We have a small fleet of vehicles which we use for our Domiciliary Care Runs and our Out-Reach Support, which means if you have a full UK driving license, but no car – you can still work in our Domiciliary Care and Out Reach services and if you have a car, you can use the charity cars to keep your mileage (and fuel bill) down
We Care About You Too
We're here for you We have an open-door policy ensuring that all staff feel listened to and supported, whenever you need us: just visit the office or give us a call. We also know that working in Domiciliary Care service or providing 1:2:1 support can be a little lonely, so we provide you with opportunities through out the year to socialise with your colleagues – including our much-loved Garden Party.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,873.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person