Female Community Support Worker

Description:

Job Title: Female Community Support Worker
Locations: Sheffield 
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour weekdays | £14.00 per hour weekends
Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week
Contract: Temporary with ongoing opportunities
Start Date: Immediate

Available Shifts

Support is required across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with shifts scheduled within the following times:

7:00am–2:00pm
4:00pm–10:00pmThe precise weekly rota will be discussed during the application process.

About the Role

Priority Recruitment is recruiting two reliable and compassionate Female Community Support Workers to support Lifetime Homecare’s clients across the S80, S44 and S21 areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support multiple clients within their own homes. Most of the individuals receiving support are over 60 and require assistance to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible.

The role involves travelling between local care visits, providing person-centred support and building positive relationships with clients. Some support may be delivered on a 2:1 basis depending on the individual’s assessed needs.

We are looking for Support Workers who are patient, dependable and confident providing personal care. You must also be comfortable working independently and travelling between clients using your own vehicle.

Pay and Benefits

£13.50 per hour for weekday shifts
£14.00 per hour for weekend shifts
Consistent weekend hours
Temporary work with the potential for ongoing and additional cover shifts
Moving and Handling and Medication training available for suitable candidates
Support from an experienced healthcare recruitment team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local communityKey Responsibilities

Providing respectful and dignified personal care
Supporting clients with their daily routines
Assisting with safe moving, handling and mobility
Supporting with medication in line with training and care plans
Promoting independence, dignity and individual choice
Providing companionship and emotional support
Following individual care plans and risk assessments
Observing and reporting any changes in a client’s wellbeing
Maintaining clear and accurate care records
Communicating effectively with clients, families, team leaders and the wider care team
Travelling reliably between clients across the local areaAbout You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A caring, patient and person-centred approach
Confidence providing personal care
Clear and confident spoken English
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliability and excellent timekeeping
The ability to work independently and use your initiative
A Full UK Driving Licence
Access to your own vehicle
Flexibility to work across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Willingness to complete any required trainingPrevious experience within care or support work would be beneficial. However, Moving and Handling and Medication training can be refreshed or provided for the right candidate.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to work within your local community while helping people remain safe and independent in their own homes.

You will become a valued and consistent presence for the individuals you support, assisting with essential daily routines while promoting dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

Recruitment Process

Suitable applicants will complete an initial conversation with Priority Recruitment to discuss their experience, availability, driving status and suitability for the role.

Successful profiles will then be shared with the care provider for review before shifts are confirmed.

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker with your own vehicle and availability across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your healthcare career with Priority Recruitment