Care assistant or Support worker

Burgh Heath Lodge; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Burgh Heath Lodge is seeking a Care Assistant/Support Worker to provide personal care and support to elderly residents in Epsom. The role demands respect for individuality and independence while maintaining a friendly and supportive environment. The position offers part-time work with benefits such as holiday pay and a friendly atmosphere. Experience is preferred as pay scales are dependent on proficiency in delivering care.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Extra rate of pay around Christmas

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care.
• Understanding of mental health and learning disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks like washing, dressing, and medication.
• Maintain residents' rooms and prepare meals as required.
• Foster good relationships with residents and staff.

Skills

Respectful care

Independence support

Record maintenance

Job description

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Job Description

Care Assistant/Support Worker - preferably based locally

Burgh Heath Lodge is a small, homely residential care home near Epsom town centre. We support nine elderly residents with mental health and learning disability needs.

Purpose: Care assistant / support worker to provide personal care, support, and assistance to all residents, recognising their individuality and independence. To support the manager in the running of Burgh Heath Lodge.

Covid safe: Staff are provided PPE, covid training, and are regularly covid tested.

Benefits for care assistant / support worker:

• £11.70 per hour (Depending on experience)
• Holiday Pay
• Extra rate of pay around Christmas
• Very friendly environment

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure care is delivered respectfully, maintaining residents' privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Assist residents to remain as independent as possible and exercise their choices.
• Support residents with personal, social, and psychological care.
• Maintain clear and accurate records and foster good relationships with colleagues, clients, peers, and relatives.
• Participate in regular supervisory sessions.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures (see policies and procedures folder in the office).

Day-to-Day Tasks:

• Assist residents with washing, showering, bathing, dressing, medication, eating, drinking, mobility, and other personal care as needed.
• Help keep residents' rooms clean: vacuuming, dusting, tidying, laundry, ironing, bed making, and general household duties.
• Prepare meals, snacks, and refreshments as necessary.
• Perform duties diligently, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Position Details:

Location: Burgh Heath Lodge, 33 Burgh Heath Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4LP

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Bank

Salary: £11.70 per hour

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Keywords: support worker, care assistant, care worker