Support Worker - Weekend Worker

Care Professionals - North Yorkshire
Hours: Various hours available/ Full & Part time
There has never been a better time to consider a career in care.
Working in adult social care, you will make a real difference to people's lives every day.
The Adult social care is a growing sector offering a wide range of opportunities for progression and roles that are as diverse as the people you could support.
Working in care can be challenging, but it’s a career that offers job satisfaction; excellent work life balance and continued training and development as well as the chance to make a difference. People who work in the sector can tell you themselves how rewarding a career in care can be.
You do not need specific experience or qualifications to be able to start your career in care. To be a success you will be eager to learn and have the ability to deliver vital care and support to those in need. All relevant training and support will often be provided by your employer to support your development and start your career journey in care. If you are interested, most employers offer you the opportunity to study towards social care qualifications such as level 2 or 3 NVQ and apprenticeships in Health and Social Care once you have started in the role.
Why should I choose a career in care?
There are a number of reasons why a career in care could be for you:
- Full training given
- Flexible Working
- Care as a career
- Our aim is to make care matter, supporting people in North Yorkshire to live longer, healthier, more independent lives and you can be a key part of this.
If you’re are just starting your career and not sure what you want to do, a job in care can be the gateway to a variety of careers and professions. It can help you gain the vital skills and experience you need to progress into nursing, social work, occupational therapy or medicine to name a few.
Work can take place in a variety of settings, residential care facilities (Care Homes), respite care (Day Care Centres), care in peoples own homes, and out in the community, so whether you are someone who likes to be out and about or whether you would prefer to be in one place, we have something for you!
The post-holder will support our North Yorkshire residents who are most at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 and therefore has a professional responsibility to preserve safety and to take all reasonable precautions necessary to avoid any potential health risks to themselves or others. It is highly desirable for successful candidates to have completed (or be willing to complete) a full course of COVID vaccination.