Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional nursing home in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality care to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene and daily activities, while promoting independence and well-being. The home is known for its excellent service and has a 'Good' rating from CQC. In return for your commitment, you will receive a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition for your hard work. Join a caring environment where your contributions truly make a difference.

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 an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Skills in communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote well-being and provide high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.

Skills

Genuine desire to care for others

Team player

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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 UK's leading health care providers.

This nursing home specialises in general & 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 support 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.

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.00 per hour and the annual salary is £22,464 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 company's 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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