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Cross Roads Care Ribble Valley
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Clitheroe, Lancashire
Carer Support Worker
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Job Description
Company Description Are you looking for a job to suit around your family life and available to work regular days/hours every week? Would you like to be part of a charity making a real difference in people's lives, with an outstanding reputation? We believe in: * Not rushing clients - our minimum visit is thirty minutes * Not rushing staff - that's why we allocate paid travel time and offer full training * Nurturing our staff - celebrating achievements on a personal level and encouraging progression * Caring for our clients in a person-centred way * Caring for our staff with flexible work, regular staff meetings and one-to-ones, ongoing training and an approachable management team, with out of hours support Job Description We are looking for people to work regular shifts assisting people in their own homes with meal preparation, medication and support getting up and ready for bed , personal care etc. As part of your role you would be helping people with: * Shopping and general household duties * Companionship and social support * Days out * Assistance to appointments * Meal preparation * Personal Care * Assistance to get dressed We can offer a fulfilling care support role, with scope for progression, training opportunities and a great experienced team to offer you all the support you need. Qualifications Many people already have what it takes to become a community support worker. A caring, kind nature and a genuine interest in getting to know people is all you need. Our specialist in house training will equip you with the the practical knowledge you would need but it is your core values that are essential to us. There's no experience required, but it's more important that you share our values of Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Caring, Trust, Innovation and Quality. If so, we would love to hear from you. You will need to be a driver and have access to a car. Additional Information What our Charity can offer you: * Enhanced rates for unsocial hours e.g. weekend hours are 10/hour * Mileage paid at 40p/mile * Travelling time between clients paid (link time) * Waiting to work time paid * Uniforms and equipment * DBS paid * Full training and support including 2 weeks of shadowing an experienced staff member * Free enrolment on NVQ in Health and Social Care * Develop specialisations - Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Older People and Younger People * The chance to join one of our community team projects - days out for Young People with Learning Disabilities or our weekly popular group Time for You, for people living with dementia and their carers. * Enhanced rates for completing NVQ in Health and Social Care Qualifications: Many people already have what it takes to become a community support worker. A caring, kind nature and a genuine interest in getting to know people is all you need. Our specialist in house training will equip you with the the practical knowledge you would need but it is your core values that are essential to us. There's no experience required, but it's more important that you share our values of Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Caring, Trust, Innovation and Quality. If so, we would love to hear from you. You will need to be a driver and have access to a car. Responsibilities: We are looking for people to work regular shifts assisting people in their own homes with meal preparation, medication and support getting up and ready for bed , personal care etc. As part of your role you would be helping people with: Shopping and general household duties Companionship and social support Days out Assistance to appointments Meal preparation Personal Care Assistance to get dressed We can offer a fulfilling care support role, with scope for progression, training opportunities and a great experienced team to offer you all the support you need.