QR Code Adult Care Support Worker inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED WED 16 APR 2025

Opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by assisting them in maintaining their independence and quality of life.
Competitive hourly rate ranging from £12.25 to £13.90, ensuring fair compensation for your important work.
Flexible working hours, allowing you to balance your personal commitments with your professional life, including options for days, evenings, weekends, and night shifts.
Provision of extensive training and ongoing refresher courses to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date, enhancing your professional development.
Supportive and friendly working environment that fosters teamwork and staff well-being.
Initial £100 in vouchers upon joining, providing a welcoming incentive for new hires.
Access to career advancement opportunities through the Care Certificate and potential Health and Social Care Diplomas.
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives?

Abbey Care (NW) Limited is a family run care provider since 1997. Our office is based in L24 and we provide care in L24, L25, L19, L18, L17 and L8.

We pride ourselves by delivering excellent, high quality professional personal care and support to our service users enabling them to live a comfortable and independent life in their own home.

What we offer:

• £100 in vouchers for joining Abbey Care (on your first pay day).
• An hourly rate of £12.25 - £13.90, depending on your role.
• Flexible hours to suit including days, evenings, weekends, nights/sleeps.
• Paid shadow shifts.
• Extensive training, with refresher training every 12 – 36 months.
• Paid in-house training.
• Uniform and badge.
• NEST contributable pension scheme.
• The Care Certificate qualification.
• Training for a Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care Diploma.
• A healthy, supportive working environment.
• Dedication to continual improvement of staff and the company.

What you need:

• To be caring!
• A genuine desire to help others.
• Empathy.
• Reliability.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• A car driver (preferred, not essential).
• The right to work in the UK. We do not provide sponsorship.

What we do:

As a home carer you will make a huge impact on people’s lives, assisting them to undertake tasks that may have become a burden to them or that are difficult to undertake such as washing, dressing, maintain their home environment, accessing the community, meal preparation and other light domestic duties. Abbey Care provides home care to predominantly elderly adults, those with long-term physical disabilities and adults with learning disabilities.

Our service users require people who will enjoy their role, providing the essential care which enables them to live in their own home. Through promoting independence and assisting with day-today activities you will provide a quality of life for our service users, which is essential for their wellbeing.

You will be expected to respect our service users’ dignity, confidentiality, and privacy. In addition, you will complete records accurately and follow care plans. You will be provided with full training and support from our friendly office team.

*An enhanced DBS Check is required for the role and two suitable references.

If you have any questions, please ring Abbey Care’s Office for an informal chat.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by assisting them in maintaining their independence and quality of life.
Competitive hourly rate ranging from £12.25 to £13.90, ensuring fair compensation for your important work.
Flexible working hours, allowing you to balance your personal commitments with your professional life, including options for days, evenings, weekends, and night shifts.
Provision of extensive training and ongoing refresher courses to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date, enhancing your professional development.
Supportive and friendly working environment that fosters teamwork and staff well-being.
Initial £100 in vouchers upon joining, providing a welcoming incentive for new hires.
Access to career advancement opportunities through the Care Certificate and potential Health and Social Care Diplomas.
Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job:
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this role?
2. What do you understand about the responsibilities of an Adult Care Support Worker?
3. Do you have any previous experience in the care sector? If so, can you share what responsibilities you had?
4. Have you completed any training related to health and social care? If yes, please elaborate.
5. How do you handle challenging situations with service users or their families? Can you provide an example?
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this role?
2. What do you understand about the responsibilities of an Adult Care Support Worker?
3. Do you have any previous experience in the care sector? If so, can you share what responsibilities you had?
4. Have you completed any training related to health and social care? If yes, please elaborate.
5. How do you handle challenging situations with service users or their families? Can you provide an example?
Useful skills for an Adult Care Support Worker:
To work as an Adult Care Support Worker in the UK, several skills and qualities are essential to provide effective care and support to individuals with varying needs. Here are some key skills required for the role:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals in the healthcare field. It's important to be able to listen actively and convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: An understanding and sensitive approach is vital when working with individuals who may be vulnerable or in distress. Being empathetic helps in building trust and rapport with clients.
3. Personal Care Skills: You may need to assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing. Being comfortable with these tasks is important.
4. Patience: Working with individuals who may have physical or cognitive challenges requires a high level of patience and understanding.
5. Observation Skills: The ability to notice changes in a client's condition or behavior is important for providing appropriate care and reporting to healthcare professionals.
6. Teamwork: Collaboration with other healthcare workers, family members, and professionals is crucial in providing comprehensive care.
7. Organizational Skills: You will need to manage your time effectively, plan care schedules, and keep records of care provided.
8. Physical Stamina: The role can be physically demanding, requiring you to assist clients with mobility and activities of daily living.
9. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to think on your feet and address issues that arise during caregiving is essential.
10. Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations: Familiarity with safety practices, safeguarding, and relevant legislation, such as the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, is necessary.
11. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, values, and beliefs of clients is important for providing inclusive care.
12. Basic IT Skills: Proficiency in using electronic record systems and other technology used in care settings may be required.
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