Job Title: Driving Support Worker
No qualifications are necessary, but having experience working with older adults is an advantage.
BENEFITS
* Competitive rates of pay
* Mileage allowance incorporated into hourly rate
* Free ongoing training
* Free uniform
* Paid holidays
* Opportunity for career advancement
* Flexible working hours (full-time/part-time/evening and weekend positions available)
* Opportunities to complete NVQ levels 2 & 3
* Every other weekend off
* Refer a friend scheme
* Paid by call
* Pension Scheme and Blue light discount card
RESPONSIBILITIES
To enable or assist Service Users to remain in the community and be supported and maintained safely in their own homes, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
* Provide basic care needs for Service Users, including personal care, medication, feeding, washing, and sitting/overnight services as required.
* Encourage Service Users' individuality and independence.
* Help Service Users maintain relationships with neighbors, the neighborhood, and familiar activities and surroundings, providing social contact, especially for Service Users who live alone.
* Assist other support workers and professionals in providing care for a Service User.
* Be the face of care in the community and act as our representative.
REQUIREMENTS
* An understanding of the role of a Support/Care Worker
* A sound understanding of good care principles and confidentiality
* Good communication skills, compassion, and a positive attitude to work
* A full, clean, valid driving license, and own transport is essential
* NISCC registration or willingness to complete Enhanced Access NI required
Skills:
* Driving Support Worker
* Support Worker
* Care assistant
* Care worker
* Care work
* Personal Care Assistance
* Domestic care
* Social care
* Learning Disabilities