Care Assistant/ Support Worker

Proxycare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge seeks experienced Healthcare Assistants to deliver high-quality care in various settings. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills, experience in caregiving, and the ability to work flexibly. Competitive pay and mandatory training are included. Apply now if you meet the requirements and are motivated to provide exceptional care.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Free mandatory training

Ongoing professional appraisals

Qualifications

• Recent experience of caring for patients.
• Knowledge of caregiving and empathy towards patients.
• Evidence of training in Manual Handling, First Aid, and Nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed care packages.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to work within a team

Uses own initiative

Responsible attitude

Education

Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training

Job description

Salary: £ 13.00-£18.00 depending on the shifts and experience.

Working Hours: Flexible

Start Date: Immediate Start - Subject to successful application

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover.

You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Essential skills required for Healthcare Assistants

Skills/abilities:- Ability to uses own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient’s care needs , Ability to work without direct supervision , Ability to work within a team , Good communication skills , Motivated to learn , Maintains a mature attitude , Possesses a responsible attitude.

Knowledge:- Knowledge of care giving , Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.

Essential Training/ education:- Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration

Experience:- Recent experience of caring for patients.

Other requirements:- Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working hours
Free mandatory and service-specific training
Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)
Applicants will:

Undergo a full enhanced DBS check or evidence of online DBS check
Require two professional references
Need to complete the free online training if they do not have valid training certificates.
Preferably Applicant must have:

Minimum of 6 months experience into care sector within the UK
Vaccination
Desirable:

UK Driving License
Flexible working hours

If you have the skills, attitude and experience to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today.