Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid培训

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

DBS costs covered

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting a committed Support Worker for a care home in the Woolverstone, Ipswich area. The role involves assisting residents with personal care, promoting wellbeing, and supporting daily activities within a dementia-friendly environment.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with day or night shifts and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks including personal care, companionship and activities.
• Encourage independence and support daily routines for residents.
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times.

Skills

Genuine desire to care for others

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Proven care experience

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 UKs leading healthcare providers

This care home provides an environment where staff enables 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

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