Support Worker

Optimum Healthcare Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable and flexible Community Care Support Workers to join our domiciliary care team.

You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, supporting them to remain safe, comfortable and independent within the community.

We are looking for full-time staff who can work flexibly, including mornings, evenings and weekends according to service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care while maintaining dignity, privacy and independence.
• Support with daily living activities, mobility and wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Support with medication in line with care plans, training and company procedures.
• Observe and report changes in a service user’s health or wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care notes and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health & safety procedures.
• Build positive and professional relationships with service users, families and colleagues.
• Support individuals to remain independent within their own homes and community.

Requirements

• Compassionate, reliable and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability for mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Previous care/support work experience is desirable, but training can be provided.
• Enhanced DBS required – we can support the application process.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable for community-based work.

What We Offer

• Full-time hours
• Training and ongoing support
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Equality & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

Service Area: Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham

Pay: £12.82-£13.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person