Agency Support Worker

Support Workers Required – Gloucester, Flexible hours and shifts to suit Rate of Pay – £10.00 - £13.75 per hour Would you like to work as a support worker with a well-regarded local organisation? Opportunities now available for experienced support work staff or for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who have no formal experience or care qualifications but who have the desire to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Flexible hours and shifts available to fit around your lifestyle.

We are currently looking for temporary support workers to work with our client in Gloucester on an ongoing basis supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities and learning difficulties.

• Temporary ongoing contracts with flexible hours to suit you
• Enhanced pay for working night shifts and public holidays
• Competitive rates of pay
• New staff induction and training to Care Certificate standards
• The opportunity for career progression and training to attain qualifications in care

• We are looking for candidates with strong self-awareness and resilience who are flexible, pro‑active and committed.
• Our support workers should have the ability to use their own initiative, but also to work as part of a team to ensure consistency of support.
• Experience of working in the field of physical and learning disabilities would be an advantage however is not essential as full training is provided.

Above all, as a support worker you will have the enthusiasm, desire and personal qualities to provide individual support and care within our service.

• Supporting individuals to lead an active life as much as possible
• Helping individuals with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing and washing
• Bathing and assisting with toileting where necessary
• Assisting with mobility problems and other physical disabilities
• Promote mental and physical activity through talking, encouraging and engaging in activities and hobbies
• Helping with meals, setting tables and trays, preparing light meals, serving meals, and feeding customers who require assistance.
• Support with cleaning, changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning and emptying commodes.
• Helping with laundry

Job Type: Full‑time, flexible hours to suit on a temporary ongoing contract

Experience:

care 1 year (Preferred) support work, but training can be provided for the right candidate.

Please apply with your up to date CV and one of our consultants will call you for an informal discussion about the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age