Homecare Support Worker

Who you provide care and support to, the types of services on offer, what the role will include and where the services are based:

As a Support Worker in our Homecare Service you will be helping elderly and vulnerable people maintain their daily independence with dignity.

Services are based within the Service Users homes across Leominster and North Herefordshire.

What qualities/skills/qualifications would you like from an interested applicant?

You don’t need lots of qualifications to start your career in care. All you need is the right values. If you are kind, honest, thoughtful, and looking to support others with compassion you’re the kind of person we are looking for.

What are the benefits of working for your organisation?

• Hourly rate of £11.28
• Paid travel time at £6.33 per hour
• Paid mileage at 0.35p per mile.
• Paid Comprehensive Induction, training and continued learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced family friendly benefits to include Maternity, Paternity and adoption pay
• Paid Blue light membership
• Paid company sick pay
• Paid DBS
• 28 days Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Company uniform and mobile phone

Why would an interested applicant want to work for your organisation?

Working in adult social care, you can make a real difference to peoples’ lives helping to support our service users in a variety of ways to live independently in the comfort of their own home.

Full time and part time shifts available job security with contracted or variable hours. Variety of shift plans available including alternate weekends, evenings only etc.

Being a community care worker is one of the most rewarding careers you can have and if you have a warm smile and a friendly attitude you could brighten up someone’s day.  Tasks may include providing personal care, medication management, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and companionship.

You don’t need lots of qualifications to start your career in care. All you need is the right values. If you are kind, honest, thoughtful, and looking to support others with compassion you’re the person we’re looking for.

You will get to work in an environment that promotes both personal and professional development, supports wellness in the workplace and a good work life balance.

Any other useful information:

Full driving licence and access to a car is desirable but not essential. Please submit your CV to HR@S4il.co.uk.  If don’t have a CV but would like to be considered, or for an application pack and more information please ring HR on 01568 616653

Please note face to face interviews are subject to COVID19 Health & Safety guidance and safety measures will be in place

SIL is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and will interview all veterans and family members of service personnel who meet the essential requirements.

If you would like to learn more about our services, the work we do and what it’s like to work for SIL please take a look at our videos  https://www.s4il.co.uk/about-us/videos/

Please be aware that due to government legislation around vaccinations in health and social care in England from 1^st April 2022  the post holder  is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt.