Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Halstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and paid培训

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a committed Support Worker for a care home in Colchester, Essex. The role focuses on Dementia and Mental Health care, with an annex for younger people with dementia.

You must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. The job is permanent full-time, 36 hours per week, on day shifts, with a salary of £12.80–£13.45 per hour and monthly pay. Benefits include training, enhanced DBS, and recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team and show a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Communication skills

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 £12.80 - £13.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits

Benefits

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

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