Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a nursing home in Weymouth. As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care and assistance to residents, ensuring their well-being and quality of life. The position requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, and offers an excellent hourly rate of £12.60 with various benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme

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 an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Promote well-being and provide quality care to residents.
• Assist with personal care and companionship.
• Encourage independence and support daily routines.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Genuine desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

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

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and 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, 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

Skills & Experience (preferred)

• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Salary & Benefits

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

• 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

How to apply

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 01216380567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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