Support Worker/Driver

Care Support Worker – Driver Required

Pay: £13.00–£14.50 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities

Please note: Everliving Services is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

About the role

Everliving Services is recruiting a compassionate, dependable and flexible Care Support Worker to provide person-centred support to individuals in their own homes and within the community.

You will help clients remain safe, independent and involved in everyday life while promoting dignity, wellbeing, choice and respect.

As the role involves supporting clients in the community, a valid UK driving licence is essential.

Main responsibilities

Your duties may include:

• Providing care and support in line with individual care plans.
• Supporting clients to attend appointments, go shopping and take part in social or community activities.
• Driving clients safely where this forms part of their agreed support.
• Assisting with everyday living tasks and planned therapeutic activities.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation in the community.
• Monitoring changes in health, behaviour, mood or general wellbeing and reporting concerns promptly.
• Completing accurate care notes, daily records and other required documentation.
• Building professional and positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Respecting each person’s culture, values, religion, communication needs and personal choices.
• Following safeguarding, confidentiality, medication, infection control, health and safety and risk-management procedures.
• Attending required training, supervision and staff meetings.
• Working flexibly according to client needs and service requirements.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 2 years of experience working in a care or support setting.
• 2 years Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• 2 years Experience supporting people with autism or learning disabilities.
• Community or supported-living experience.

Full role-specific training will be provided following successful appointment and acceptance of an employment contract.

Qualifications and skills

Applicants should have:

• GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• The ability to complete clear and accurate records.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• A caring, patient and respectful approach.
• The ability to work independently while following care plans and company procedures.

Desirable qualifications:

• Care Certificate.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Physical requirements

You must be able to carry out the physical duties associated with care work, with reasonable adjustments made where appropriate.

This may include supporting clients with mobility and other physical support needs.

Manual handling training is desirable, although relevant training will be provided where required.

What we offer

• £13.00–£14 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities.
• Flexible working hours based on client and service needs.
• Full induction and ongoing refresher training.
• Regular supervision and one-to-one management support.
• Continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to progress towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Employee reward scheme.
• Performance incentives.
• Long-service bonus.
• Company car available, subject to role requirements and availability.

Important information

All employees are expected to follow Everliving Services’ policies and procedures, CQC standards and relevant health and social care legislation.

This includes the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998 and Health and Social Care Act 2008, together with relevant safeguarding and deprivation of liberty requirements.

Everliving Services is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and delivering high-quality care.

This job description reflects the current requirements of the role and may be reviewed as the service develops. Any significant changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• Care : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Uk Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person