Job details
- Salary £12.25 per hour
- Role Carer / Support Worker
- Hours Full Time or Part Time
- Location Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Job Reference 201/ECW
Job summary
Experienced Care Worker – SHEFFIELD & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE - Job Specification
Job Purpose
To deliver high?quality, person?centred care to clients in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
Ensure safe, effective care in line with CQC regulations, care plans, and organisational policies.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Provide personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, and support with daily living.
Maintain accurate records of care delivered.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns immediately.
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
Follow infection control, moving & handling, and health & safety procedures.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and report immediately.
Support clients to feel safe and respected.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Follow moving & handling best practice.
Use PPE correctly and follow infection prevention procedures.
Report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
Mandatory Training Requirements
Care Certificate.
Moving & Handling.
Infection Control.
Medication Awareness.
Safeguarding Adults.
Basic Life Support.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: Care Certificate or equivalent.
Essential: Minimum 2 years’ experience in care.
Desirable: 3–5 years’ experience in domiciliary, elderly, or specialist care.
Enhanced DBS and two references required.
Personal Qualities
Compassionate, reliable, and professional.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Respectful, patient, and committed to quality care.
Skills / Qualifications:
- 2 years experience in care
- Desirable: 3-5 years experience in domicilary
- Enhanced DBS and 2 references required
- Essential Care Certificate