Female drivers Home Support Worker South Lanarkshire

Are you a compassionate, patient and reliable individual who wants to make a real difference in someone’s life? We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team at Invercare.

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide person\-centred care and support to individuals with but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities.

Job Title: Support Worker
Hours: full and part time

Key responsibilities:

• Provide personal care: Assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, where required.


• Promote independence: Encourage and support service users to make choices and live as independently as possible.


• Support daily living: Help with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and managing medication.


• Emotional support: Offer companionship, build trust, and provide reassurance and encouragement.


• Monitoring and reporting: Observe and record changes in physical or emotional health, and report concerns to senior staff.


• Community involvement: Assist individuals in accessing the community, attending appointments, or participating in social activities.


• Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and well\-being of service users, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.


• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of support provided and outcomes achieved.

• Caring, empathetic, and enthusiastic nature


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently


• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and evenings


• Experience in a similar role or relevant qualification for health and social care but not essential as training will be provided.


• There may be a requirement for sleepovers

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates


• Weekly pay


• Ongoing training and development


• Career progression opportunities


• Paid holiday and pension scheme

Desirable:

• Experience in a care or support role


• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)


• First Aid and Manual Handling training


• Knowledge of health and safety practices

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £13\.45 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own car?

Experience:

• home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• right to work visa with more than 6 months ? (required)


• UK driving licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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