Community Support Worker (NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)
- Company: Quality Care @ Home
- Location: Hereford (Must be local)
- Hours: Flexible shift patterns (7am–2pm, 9am–2pm, 4pm–10pm). Alternative hours can be discussed. Must be available to work every other weekend.
- Position Type: Permanent, Part-time/Full-time positions available
CRITICAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Please read the following criteria carefully before applying. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered:
- Sponsorship: We do not provide visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
- Location & Right to Work: You must currently live in Hereford and already have the legal right to work in the UK with all relevant paperwork in place.
- Transport: You must have your own reliable transport (Car, Moped, or Bicycle). We welcome cyclists, but please note we do not employ walkers due to the travel required between service users.
Company Overview
Established in 2013, Quality Care @ Home is a proud, family-run home care provider. We are fully committed to delivering compassionate, personalized support to individuals within their own homes. We deeply value the well-being of both our service users and our colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that promotes genuine work-life balance and career growth.
Role Summary
We are seeking dedicated and warm-hearted Community Support Workers to join our welcoming team in Hereford. In this vital role, you will provide essential home-based care services that make a tangible, positive difference in people's lives every single day.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care: Deliver high-quality personal care, assisting service users with their hygiene routines so they can look and feel their best.
- Independence & Well-being: Encourage service users to do as much for themselves as possible to maintain and improve their independence.
- Medication & Safety: Assist with administering medication safely and adhere strictly to health and safety guidelines.
- Meal Preparation: Prepare basic, nutritious meals (no culinary masterpieces required, but being able to poach or boil an egg is an advantage!).
- Reporting: Maintain accurate daily logs of your visits and promptly report any changes or concerns regarding a service user's well-being.
- Teamwork: Support your colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Requirements & Qualities
- Attributes: Reliable, punctual, and highly motivated. Our service users rely on us to keep them safe, making reliability of paramount importance.
- Personality: Compassionate, caring, and armed with a good sense of humor and a warm smile.
- Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit enough to undertake the role. You will be required to use moving and handling equipment (full training provided).
- Experience: Previous experience in home care or nursing is preferred but not essential. We provide full shadowing and training—every day is a school day!
What We Offer
- A supportive, family-run team environment (there is always someone on hand to help!).
- Comprehensive ongoing training and full shadowing for new starters.
- Flexible shift variations to support your work-life balance.
Quality Care @ Home is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hereford, Herefordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available every other weekend?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
