Job Description

Company Overview

Daffodil Support Services Ltd is a family-run business dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals through compassionate support. Founded in 2014, we are committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of our clients while fostering a supportive environment for our team. The support services we provide to our clients includes tasks such as, food preparation, medication monitoring, shopping, cleaning, companionship and accessing the community.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Support Worker to join our team in Tewkesbury. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing essential support they may currently struggle with. Your contributions will be vital in helping us achieve our mission of empowering individuals and enabling them to be as independent as possible.

The right candidate will have a positive, empathetic, caring approach with a patient and friendly manner. They should be able to use their initiative and demonstrate a good work ethic while showing respect to our clients, their families and their homes at all times. As this involves travelling between client homes in the Gloucestershire area, a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and confidence in driving is essential.

Responsibilities include

Follow Support plans tailored to individual client needs. Provide compassionate support to clients in daily living activities. Monitor and document client health and behavior when required. Source and promote attending possible social activities to enhance client wellbeing. Accompany clients on outings. Assist to maintain a clean and safe living environment within the client's homes. Collaborate with healthcare professionals when needed to ensure comprehensive and holistic support.

Experience

Proven experience in support/cleaning or similar roles. Strong understanding of assisting with activities of daily living. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team. Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is a bonus but not essential.

Extras we offer

Discount card after probation completion Paid travel time AND mileage Additional annual leave for birthday and work anniversary
24/7 support Flexible hours Increased pay for completed care qualifications Free DBS check*
Wellbeing support available
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today and join our passionate team at Daffodil Support Services Ltd!

*Annual leave day paid after first year of service.
Fee will be recovered if employment is ended before 1 year of service has been completed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15.27 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of support work and/or cleaning? How many days/hours per week would you be available to work? Do you have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and happy to travel between clients within the Gloucestershire /Tewkesbury borough area?
Work Location: In person