Care Support Worker

Join Midlands Care Direct Ltd and Make a Difference

Midlands Care Direct is an established and growing care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support accoss Leicester and Leicestershire. We are looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Care & Support Workers to join our growing team and support individuals to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced care professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding care, and ensuring people remain safe, independent and well supported in their own homes.

About the Role

Depending on the needs of the individual, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person-centred care and support.
• Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing and continence needs.
• Supporting and prompting individuals with medication in accordance with their care plans.
• Preparing meals and supporting good nutrition and hydration.
• Supporting individuals with household tasks and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Supporting people to access appointments, shopping and community activities.
• Promoting independence and encouraging individuals to do as much as possible for themselves.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Completing accurate electronic care records and daily notes.
• Reporting any changes in an individual's health, wellbeing or circumstances promptly.
• Maintaining dignity, privacy, confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful.
• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Good communicators with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts.
• Committed to promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Previous experience in domiciliary care, supported living, learning disabilities, mental health or complex care would be an advantage, although full training will be provided to suitable candidates.

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Midlands Care Direct does not offer visa sponsorship or Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for this position. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory employment references.
• Willingness to undertake all required training and competency assessments.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable.

What Midlands Care Direct Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities to complete recognised Health & Social Care qualifications.
• Regular supervision and support.
• Career progression opportunities to Senior Support Worker and Team Leader roles.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Support from an experienced management and on-call team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Apply Today!

At Midlands Care Direct Ltd, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care that enables people to live independently in their own homes. We value our staff and invest in their development, recognising that excellent care starts with an excellent team.

If you are passionate about supporting people and would like to develop your career with a growing care provider, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your up-to-date CV and a covering letter to [email protected] outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Midlands Care Direct Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, and Enhanced DBS check, and the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Sick pay

Work Location: In person