Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a committed Support Worker for their care home in Woolverstone, Ipswich. Responsibilities include promoting well-being, assisting with daily tasks, and providing personal care to residents. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and have a genuine desire to care for others. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour, with opportunities for both day and night shifts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Genuine desire to care for others.
• Proven experience of working in a care setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Desire to care for others

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Experience in a care setting

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

An exciting job opportunity for a committed Support Worker in a care home located in the Woolverstone, Ipswich area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. This care home supports residents to go about their daily lives and works 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 & Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
• Assist with daily tasks, including all personal care such as personal hygiene, daily activities, outings, and companionship
• Encourage independence, wellbeing and support vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

Skills and Experience (preferred)

• 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

Salary and Shifts

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour, equating to an annual salary of £23,587.20. We currently have permanent vacancies for both day and night shifts available.

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

How to Apply

Reference ID: 4294

To apply for this role, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]. Talk to us – Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp at 07856 209032.