Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Bedford is looking for a dedicated Support Worker. This role involves promoting well-being, assisting with personal care, and encouraging independence in residents. The ideal candidate must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care. The position offers a salary of £12.60 per hour and various employee benefits including a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Genuine desire to care for others is essential.
• Good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the well-being and provide quality care to residents.
• Assist with daily personal care tasks.
• Encourage independence and support daily activities.
• Ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

Desire to care for others

Team player

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Bedford, Bedfordshire area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the latest nursing homes in the heart of Bedford which will provide an intimate, relaxed abode for care seekers demanding the luxurious features of a five-star boutique hotel

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care**

As a Support Worker your key duties include:

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
• Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
• Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour and the annual salary of £23,587.20 per annum.We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 7074

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV