Agency Support Worker – Leicester

<div class="job__description"> <div class="job__description"> <div class="job__description"> <h2 data-path-to-node="3"><b data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Job Title:</b> Agency Support Worker – Leicester</h2> <h2 data-path-to-node="4"><b data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</b> Leicester and surrounding locations</h2> <h2 data-path-to-node="5"><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">Salary:</b> £12.75 – £13.25 p/h</h2> <h2 data-path-to-node="6"><b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">Job Type:</b> Temporary/Flexible Shift Work</h2> <p data-path-to-node="4"><b data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Are you looking for flexible work that fits your schedule while making a genuine difference in Leicester?</b></p> <p data-path-to-node="5"><a href="https://scr-recruitment.co.uk/">Social Care Recruitment</a> is expanding its temporary division. We are looking for dedicated <a href="https://scr-recruitment.co.uk/emergency-care-staffing/"><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="82">Agency Support Workers</b></a> to join our successful team, providing high-quality care and empowering young people to fulfil their potential.</p> <h4 data-path-to-node="6">Why Join SCR Social Care?</h4> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Total Flexibility:</b> You are in control of your diary. Choose the shifts that work for you – perfect for balancing life and work.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Weekly Pay:</b> Reliable hourly wages with additional supplements for specific shifts.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Career Growth:</b> Access to ongoing professional development and progression.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Local Impact:</b> Work within your community and support local services in Leicester.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="8">What You’ll Be Doing</h4> <p data-path-to-node="9">As a Support Worker, you will be a vital part of a professional team delivering person-centred care. Your role is to support service users in their daily lives, ensuring their safety and well-being are always the priority. You will work collaboratively to help service users maximise their choices and rights.</p> <h4 data-path-to-node="10">What We Are Looking For</h4> <p data-path-to-node="11">We value personality and values above all else. If you are an empathetic, non-judgmental, and calm “people person,” we want to hear from you.</p> <p data-path-to-node="12"><b data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0">Requirements:</b></p> <ul data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Communication:</b> Strong written and verbal skills.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mindset:</b> A dedicated “can-do” attitude and a commitment to high standards.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mobility:</b> A full UK Driving Licence is required.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="13,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Qualifications:</b> A Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Adults or Children & Young People) is desirable, but not essential.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-path-to-node="14" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="15">Apply Today</h3> <p data-path-to-node="16">If you are ready to start a rewarding new chapter in social care, get in touch with the SCR team ASAP. You can apply directly via the form below or <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://scr-recruitment.co.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjWweD9_LiUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwgE">Contact Us</a> if you have any questions.</p> <p data-path-to-node="17"><i data-path-to-node="17" data-index-in-node="0">Successful applicants will be required to undergo an <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjWweD9_LiUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwwE">enhanced DBS disclosure</a>. SCR Social Care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify the identity and references of all applicants.</i></p> </div> </div> </div>

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