As a Home Support Worker with the Evergreen Care Trust, you will be part of a wonderful team of caring people who enjoy working with local older people, sensitive to their health and wellbeing needs.
You will also be a lone practitioner, responsible for your practice and provision, while working to Evergreen’s high standards.
You will be required to support our members with domestic, laundry, shopping, companionship, as well as meal preparation and support and prompting with fluids and or medications.
You will not be required or permitted to provide personal Care.
Evergreen promotes a person centred and whole person approach to meaningful support. Our efforts are intended to promote safe, independent and flourishing lives.
Hourly Rate: £12.21
Part-Time Hours: 5-30 per week
Key Responsibilities
- Enter our members’ homes as a guest to serve their interests and requirements.
- Deliver domestic assistance including regular cleaning, laundry, shopping, food preparation, companionship and fluid and medication prompts.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to Evergreen members and their families.
- Provide respite care and pop-in visits as needed especially when family are away on holiday.
- Work closely with service users and their families developing a caring relationship, always seeking to act in a professional and empathetic manner, mindful of professional boundaries.
- Follow Health and Social Care legislation and internal guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and respectful communication with leadership, colleagues, and service delivery requirements to members and their families.
What we're looking for:
- Experience supporting older or vulnerable people is beneficial but not essential – full training provided.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Professionalism, empathy, and commitment to high-quality care.
- Reliable with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow with support for personal development.
- Working part time hours are to be agreed with the applicant – covering Stamford and/or Bourne and surrounding areas
Qualifications:
- The Care Certificate and or NVQ qualifications in Health & Social Care (beneficial)
- A valid driving licence is required.
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate near Stamford, Lincolnshire.
- Subject to a standard DBS check.
For more information, please contact:
Louise Fuller HR@evergreencare.org.uk
