Support Workers – JAY Just About You Service

JAY (Just About You) Support Workers, Ref: JAY60
Hours: Aiming for a minimum of 10 per week, Mon-Fri
Pay in line with Real Living Wage – currently £12.60 per hour
Contract term: Casual
Work location: Isle of Wight – Various areas

About us

Age UK Isle of Wight operates as an independent charity dedicated to serving all communities on the Island, focusing on residents aged 50 and above along with their caregivers and families. Our mission is to empower older individuals on the Isle of Wight to live fulfilling, independent lives while combating feelings of isolation and loneliness.

About the role

We are actively recruiting Support Workers for our Just About You (JAY) home help service. Our committed team of Support Workers strives to assist clients in preserving their independence and enjoying comfort in their own homes.

We offer comprehensive support throughout the island, customising our services to address the specific needs of each individual. Whether it involves helping with shopping, cleaning, meal preparation or simply providing companionship through outings for tea and cake, our goal is to ensure that clients receive the necessary assistance. Our focus is collaborating with clients to guarantee they are thoroughly supported.

About you

If you are looking for a rewarding role that has:

Available working hours - between 9am and 5pm
Real Living Wage
No weekend or evening work
No personal care or medication administration

To be considered for this position, do you have the following:

A cheerful and engaging personality
Empathic, patient and non-judgemental character
Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle during your working hours

In return we will provide you with:

A designated coordinator who will support you in every way
Full online training
PPE

Please contact us on 01983 301470 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

By joining our friendly team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Join us today and be part of something meaningful.

This role involves regulated activity with adults and is subject to an enhanced plus barring DBS check. Anyone on the Adults’ Barred List is legally barred from the role. The successful candidate will undertake a DBS check and any offer of employment made is conditional subject to the assessment of their criminal record (and other pre-employment checks).

How to apply

Scroll down this page to Apply Now and click through to our recruitment portal where you can view the full job description and upload your CV.

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If you have any questions about how to apply, please email Jay@ageukiw.org.uk

Please note that if you are submitting multiple applications, you will need to create additional usernames (you can use the same email address).

Registered Charity No: 1118711

Age UK Isle of Wight is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applications from everyone.

Age UK Isle of Wight is proud to be a Living Wage employer

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Support Workers – JAY Just About You Service

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