Quaywest Group is recruiting Part-Time Support Workers to join its care services in Sheffield. This role is well suited to individuals with previous experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or similar caregiving and support environments who are seeking flexible working hours within the health and social care sector.
The Support Worker position benefits from candidates who have a sound understanding of first aid principles and practices, supporting safe and responsive care delivery. While the role is based in Sheffield, applications are particularly welcomed from individuals located in Sheffield or Coventry.
This opportunity offers a supportive working environment and the chance to contribute to high-quality, person-centred support services. It is ideal for reliable, compassionate professionals looking to continue developing their care career with an established organisation.
Position: Part-Time Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £24,420.00-£41,980.60 per year
Location: Sheffield
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing support to individuals in various settings, including assisted living, nursing homes, and home care environments. As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering personalised support to young people (aged 16-18) while ensuring their safety and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a support worker. We are ideally looking for people based in Sheffield ,or Coventry, however do note that we might need them to travel throughout the country for sleep-in shifts. Female staff preferred.
Shift Patterns
The successful candidate will be required to undertake sleep-in shifts at one of our residential placements. This may involve residing at the placement for a period of 1–2 weeks, followed by a rest period of up to one week.Standard weekday shifts are scheduled from 9:00am to 9:00pm, inclusive of a 2-hour unpaid break. Weekend shifts are scheduled from 10:00am to 6:00pm, inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid break.
Do note that this is a part-time position, and while shifts will be offered based on service needs, they cannot be guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Exercise responsibilities of duty of care.
- Engage in behaviour management techniques to promote positive interactions and outcomes.
- Be alert to indicators or signs of abuse and neglect for young people
- Maintain accurate records and create reports of young people’s progress.
- Support and mentor young People with their educational, training and employment needs.
- Promote social inclusion which allow YPs to develop their confidence and improve their social skills by participating in relationship building activities and key work sessions.
- Support the YPs to create a budget plan.
- Report any safeguarding concerns to management.
- Support, Mentor YPs with their educational, training and employment needs
- Staff is expected to report safeguarding concerns.
- Foster a supportive environment that encourages independence and dignity for all clients.
Experience
- Previous experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or similar caregiving/support roles is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of first aid principles and practices is beneficial.
- Experience in childcare may also be considered relevant for this role.
- A background in nursing or senior care will be viewed favourably.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families are essential.
- Must have authorisation to work in the UK.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled