Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Refer a friend

Full DBS disclosure

Job summary

TipTopJob in the Lowestoft area is seeking a Support Worker for a learning disabilities home. You will join a dedicated team to provide high-quality care to residents with learning disabilities or autism, including personal care and daily activities.

The role requires an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, with 36 hours per week on nights. The salary is GBP 25,178.40 per annum, and a comprehensive induction and training program is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Experience caring for people and supporting daily activities.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Promote well-being and provide high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities, including companionship.
• Encourage independence and support residents in routines and activities.
• Maintain accurate records at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Decision making

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen or a Support Worker to work in an exceptional learning disabilities home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

A learning disabilities care home which offers modern luxury in a serene setting, providing a stepping stone for individuals with learning disabilities or autism to transition to independent living

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care**

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 experience of caring for people e.g. raising a family, caring for elderly relatives
• Ability to show empathy, understanding and experience of the needs of the residents
• Well:developed time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to make balanced, clear and timely decisions
• Takes a pro:active approach to consulting and involving in decision making process as appropriate
• Knowledge of food hygiene preparation or a willingness to learn
• Undertake mandatory training
• Undertake training in specialist subjects

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 nights.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Refer a friend
• Full DBS disclosure

Reference ID: 7159