Community Support Worker
Belong, United Kingdom
Job Description
Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Chester.
What you will be doing You’ll be working with a warm, friendly team as a Community carer. Working in the local community you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently in their own homes. You don’t need any specific experience or qualifications to become a carer with us, just a caring attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
You will carry out a variety of duties including:
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Meal prep
- Dementia care
- Shopping
- Trips out
In return you will receive:
- Competitive salary 11.40 p/h (include hourly rate and bank holiday rates)
- Free DBS check*
- Access to an Early Pay Scheme
- Paid for Blue Light Card
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent business mileage of 45p per mile and paid travel between customer at a percentage of your hourly rate.
- Access to Occupational Health support
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
- Colleague recognition events
- Personal pension scheme
- Extensive PPE available for all staff
- Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
- Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee
* DBS as per our terms and conditions
A full driving licence and access to a car is essential to this role.
We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff