Care and Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to tenants including personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assist with household tasks including light domestic duties and laundry
• Prepare and serve meals to support nutrition and hydration needs
• Administer and record oral and topical medication in line with policy
• Provide emotional support and promote tenant wellbeing
• Observe and report changes in health or wellbeing
• Contribute to care planning and recommendations for families and healthcare professionals
• Organise recreational and social activities to reduce isolation
• Respond to emergency calls and take appropriate action
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Requirements

• Ability to carry out duties in line with legislation and Council policies
• Capacity to work as part of an integrated team
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform for various discounts