Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality care in a care home environment. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily tasks, promoting independence, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and demonstrate a genuine desire to care for others. The role offers a salary of GBP12.60 per hour with various benefits including a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition awards.

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

• Must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience of working in a care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Desire to care for others

Team player

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Experience working in a care setting

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Woolverstone, Ipswich area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers.

This care home provides an environment where staff enable their residents to feel free to go about their daily lives. They work with Dementia Care Matters to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.

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
• Proven experience of working in a care setting

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP12.60 per hour and the annual salary is GBP23,587.20 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:

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 Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service