Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is looking for a motivated Support Worker for a nursing home in Christchurch, Dorset. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, encouraging independence, and ensuring accurate record keeping. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. This permanent position offers a salary of GBP12.60 per hour, generous benefits, and a commitment to staff development through training and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement from home to work

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 have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Genuine desire to care for others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote well-being and provide the highest quality of care to residents.
• Assist with personal care tasks and companionship.
• Encourage independence and support vulnerable individuals.
• Ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

Genuine desire to care for others

Good verbal and written communication skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Christchurch, Dorset area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.

This nursing home specialises in nursing and dementia care from a fabulous location that makes for a popular seaside retreat for individuals.

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

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 this position:

• 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

Benefits

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP12.60 per hour and the annual salary is GBP23,587.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Mileage from home to work at 25p per mile (T and Cs apply)
• 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: 4213

For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.