We are always looking for great people to provide great care in our Community…on weekends too!

We provide Care and support to adults living at home or other facilities. From Companionship support through to  ‘Palliative’ and ‘End of Life’ care services. We provide all aspects of personal care and domestic support to individuals on a short or long term basis whilst enabling them to maintain their independence and improve their well-being where possible. We will never provide less than 2 hours support in the day. We also provide ‘live in’ support  and, in addition, can provide a break for relative, friend or carer by arrangement.

We are currently recruiting specifically for weekend work. You may want to earn a bit more than you currently do by doing a bit extra. Something for those special occassions, holidays, birthdays or a new car. We understand that life is difficult financially, for many people in Cornwall, and this might just be the thing that floats your boat!

You can do this alongside your current job and we always have hours to spare for willing people. You may just want to do something completely different to your normal job or are seeking to do something with huge social value in your community.

Experienced and non experienced people are welcome to get in touch. Male / Female or LGBTQ+ are all welcome here.

1. JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker-Days / Nights
   
2. WAGES: £13.12 to £14.00 per hour
3. TRAVEL EXPENSES: 55p per mile after the first 10 miles to your first client and similarly, home from your last client. We also pay the same rate for every mile between clients, plus travel time.
4. NEST PENSION – available for all qualifying employees.
5. OTHER BENEFITS: Additional paid leave for birthdays,Staff monthly prize draw, free blue light card, discounted health plan (optional), discounted wills, probate and power of attorney advice. Incentive scheme for recruitment referrals and more.
6. HOURS: Weekend hours (Days)
7. RESPONSIBLE TO: Office team
8. IMPORTANT  RELATIONSHIPS: Carers Break team, people who use the service, their relatives and friends and other relevant professionals.
9. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: You will be providing the very best quality of care and support to a range of clients. Sometimes this will be provided in the homes of the people themselves, frequently you may be asked to support individuals by enabling and supporting them to enjoy the community around them. This can include-Visting events, gardens, cinema, sports events, sea swimming, eating out, walking and so much more. We provide bespoke care and support that ranges from Companionship to Complex end of life care and lots of Social outreach.
10. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will work to a detailed support plan designed with our clients and/ or their loved ones and proffessional clinical staff.
• You will monitor, observe and provide detailed feedback on all relevant changes witnessed during your client visits.
• You will endeavour to uphold the personal dignity of the client at all times
• You will demonstrate absolute respect for the client,their support network, their personal environment and their belongings at all times.

Carers Break works to the local multi-agency procedures on the protection of vulnerable adults.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential Qualities:

• You will be a good communicator, both verbally and written.
• You will have a good heart. and lots of personality.
• You will have diplomacy, tact and professionalism.
• You will have great values & a generous spirit
• You will be very kind and thoughtful.
• You will listen well and be positive.
• You will be honest and have integrity.

Abilities/knowledge relevant to the post: Essential

• You will be willing to undertake all neccessary training required to fulfill your role to the best of your ability.
• You will be reasonable and cooperative.
• You will understand and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• You will promote Health & Safety at all times as trained.
• You will have or be willing to attain a ‘Care Certificate’.
• You will be reliable and flexible within reason.
• You will have basic computer literacy and ability to use mobile phone apps.
• You will treat people who use the service, their families and representatives, other healthcare professionals, and all colleagues with dignity and respect.

Relevant Experience: Desirable – In either personal or work/voluntary situation

• You may have Proven experience of supporting people in the community.
• You have experience of supporting family members.

Equal Opportunities: 

• You will be willing to work in line with all current equality and diversity legislation.

 

Other requirements: 

• You will be a qualified driver with no more than 3 points on your current valid UK licence.
• Your vehicle will have a current MOT certificate and valid business insurance that allows you to carry our clients if required on assignments.
• Willingness to be flexible with your availability to assist us in meeting the needs of the service we provide. This is particularly relevant if covering sickness or annual leave of team members.