This Community Support Worker post sits in the Support at Home service run by Westmorland and Furness Council in Furness. The work centres on personal care, medication, meal preparation and helping people regain daily routines and independence in their own homes. The service runs every day of the year, with shifts from 7:30am to 9:30pm on a fixed fortnightly rota that includes weekends and bank holidays. Enhanced DBS with an Adults Barred List check is required, and applicants need their own vehicle and a full driving licence.
What the job involves
- Assist people with medication
- Provide personal care such as washing and dressing
- Support people with meal preparation and mobility needs
- Help establish daily routines, including household tasks
- Provide physical and emotional support to promote wellbeing
- Encourage people to achieve or maintain independence at home
- Build confidence and help people regain or retain skills
- Work towards the goals set out in each person's care plan
- Encourage people to connect with their local community
- Travel to people who cannot be reached by public transport
What’s required
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check
- Full driving licence
- Access to a motorised vehicle
Other
- Caring and compassionate approach
- Motivation for and interest in a career in care
- Willingness to work the fixed fortnightly rota, including weekends and bank holidays
What’s offered
- Competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave allowance
- Perks and discounts schemes
- Market supplement of £0.53 per hour after 6 months in post
- Opportunities to develop skills and progress in care
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
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Community Support Worker (Support at Home) - Furness employer: Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and community impact. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Barrow and surrounding areas. With a focus on flexibility and a solution-oriented approach, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about homelessness services.
Contact Details:
Westmorland and Furness Council Recruitment Team
