Looking for a rewarding career? Look no further. We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our friendly team. As a Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred, care to our elderly and vulnerable clients who live in and around the Stansted area. Help us to help them to live independently in their own homes. You can provide companionship during the day, help with with their daily activities and provide personal care.
We value our staff and recognise what a great asset they are to our company. We provide great support, relevant training and keep travel times to a minimum between individual clients.
If you have experience as a Support Worker and you are looking to join an award winning, highly valued team then apply now. However, past experience is not essential. Full training will be provided to people who genuinely share our values and really want to make a difference to the lives of others.
The role of Support Worker
The essence of the role is to be passionate about providing the best care to allow our clients to live their life their way. You will support their preferences to enable them to live happily, safely and securely in their own homes.
What does this Support Worker job involve?
Each person has been assessed and have their own individually tailored Care and Support Plan. That may include any or all of the following:
Building relationships, providing social stimulation and emotional support, supporting their hobbies and interests, accompanying them to a variety of community activities, to the GP, dentist or hairdressing appointments.
Meal planning and preparation, assisting with prescription medication, shopping, laundry or light housework.
Helping an individual to bathe, wash, dress or assist with oral care or continence care.
Following training, be able to identify potential signs of concern or actual abuse to those at risk.
Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?
Being a great Support Worker starts with your own personality, interests and behaviours. We want to hear from you if you are:
The practical requirements for our Support Worker
Visiting and caring for people within any area requires the following:
Why should I apply for this Support Worker Role?
If you would really like to make a positive difference to the lives of people and you truly care, then we really do look forward to receiving your application. We request a lot of information from you, but we do review every application that we receive.
About Sierra Homecare
Rated 'Good' across all measures by the Care Quality Commission, Sierra Homecare is an independent provider of quality person-centred homecare services.
We work together with our clients and their families to provide individualised support plans. We ensure that all needs are met whilst remaining respectful of individual preferences and life choices.
We believe: