Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction & training

Bank holiday uplift

Employee recognition

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS costs

Years of service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob in the Ipswich area is seeking a motivated Support Worker for a nursing home. The home specialises in general and dementia care for the elderly and is rated Good by CQC.

The role involves assisting with daily tasks and personal care, promoting wellbeing and independence, and keeping precise records. It is a permanent full-time post with 36 hours a week on shift patterns; salary £13.45 per hour (£25,178.40 per year) plus benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote wellbeing and provide high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks and personal care.
• Encourage independence in residents’ daily routines and activities.
• Maintain accurate record keeping at all times.

Skills

Care for others

Team player

Verbal & written comms

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An excellent job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Support Worker to work in an amazing nursing home based in the Ipswich area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

This nursing home specialises in general and dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as Good by CQC

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 the role:

• Have a genuine desire to care for others,
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.45 per hour and the annual salary is GBP25,178.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on a mix of 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 companys Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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