Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their exceptional care home in Colchester, Essex. The role focuses on providing high-quality care to residents, especially those with dementia and mental health needs. A competitive salary of £12.60 per hour and a number of generous perks are offered, along with a strong commitment to staff training and development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Commitment to care for others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference for candidates with a genuine desire to help.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support and assistance.
• Encourage independence and well-being of residents.
• Ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Colchester, Essex area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The care home emphasises on Dementia and Mental health care, and also has skills to care for younger people with dementia in an annex adjacent to the main home

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

As the 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 is £23,587.20 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through night shifts.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: 4239

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