Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality care in an exceptional nursing home. You will assist with daily tasks, promote well-being, and support elderly residents, including those with dementia. An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required. The position offers a salary of £12.60 per hour and additional generous benefits like paid training, pension scheme, and recognition awards. Shift opportunities for both day and night are available.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company Care Awards)

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• A genuine desire to care for others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote the well-being and provide high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks including personal hygiene.
• Encourage independence and support vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Desire to care for others

Team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care provider.

This nursing home specialises in general and dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as Good by CQC.

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

Benefits

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:

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

Reference ID: 4116

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