Support Worker – Telecare Services

Sunderland Care and Support is looking for Support Workers to join our Community Teams supporting vulnerable people across the City of Sunderland.

This role is paying an hourly rate of £12.50 per hour and is full time

The role:

As a Support Worker within Sunderland City Council you will be working with clients over the age of 18. The Telecare Service is a responsive team who visit customers in their own homes who may require care following a period in hospital or a decline in their wellbeing. We will visit for a time limited period and assist to set goals to promote independence and confidence. The Telecare Service will also respond if the customer presses an alarm for support.

Key Responsibilities:

• We are looking for people who have had some experience in working with vulnerable people.
• As an agency worker we will expect that you are able to work a range of shift patterns including – sleep over, waking night.
• All staff appointed need to be flexible, work some weekends and bank holidays and be able to work and travel across the City of Sunderland.
• Due to the nature of the role we require agency staff to have a good level and literacy and numeracy skills and who can record and contribute to care planning.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: N/A
• Experience: 2+ years working in a similar role.
• Compliance: Up to date DBS.
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

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