Care Assistant / Support Worker – Wymondham, Attleborough and surroundings

Riseup Healthcare Ltd; Wymondham, Attleborough; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid annual leave

Mileage costs

NVQ 2/3 training and Care Certificate

Job summary

Riseup Healthcare Ltd is seeking care assistants and support workers to join a team delivering compassionate care and support to individuals. Flexible shifts are available to fit around family commitments, with full-time and part-time options and mileage costs reimbursed.

Roles include companionship, personal care, medication support, and domestic assistance. Ongoing training (NVQ 2/3, Care Certificate) is provided, and the employer is an equal opportunities employer regulated by Norfolk County

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping is essential.
• A proven ability to work in a team.
• Self-motivated and flexible with good confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with shopping and domestic tasks as needed.
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support with medication prompting and administration when required.

Skills

Care experience

Punctuality

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Confidentiality

Job description

We have several flexible vacancies for care assistants and support workers at all levels. If you share our passion for delivering the best possible care that enhances the quality of life for the individual, we can offer you flexible shifts that fit around your family and other commitments.

Benefits of joining our team

• 28 days paid annual leave
• Mileage costs
• Ongoing training with health and social care qualifications (NVQ 2/3, Care Certificate)

Skills and experience

• Previous experience working within a care setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
• Excellent attendance and time keeping is a must
• A proven ability to work in a team
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Demonstrate an ability to ensure confidentiality

The job requires the following types of care

• Companionship
• Taking the customer shopping
• Personal care (for example washing and dressing)
• Medication support (prompting and administering)
• Domestic support (helping our customers keep themselves and homes tidy)

It is essential that you own your car in order to drive between customers’ houses (or at least a bicycle) – we pay mileage costs. Full time and part time positions are available with all team members working alternate weekends.

We are an equal opportunities employer and regulated by Norfolk County Council and CQC.