Care Home Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Braintree is seeking a Support Worker to provide personal care and support to residents. This role involves maintaining high care standards, assisting with daily activities, and working as part of a dedicated team. Candidates should have a caring nature and strong communication skills. Experience in care is preferable but not essential.

Benefits

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• A caring and patient nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Maintain high standards of care.
• Assist with day-to-day activities and general housekeeping.
• Work as part of a focused team.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents. We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. We were ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a focused team in maintaining the personal care needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and promoting their independence at all times. You will also ensure that our care services are of a consistently high standard and help in caring for our residents, and undertake other general day-to-day activities in our home.

Reports to: Nurse/Senior Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents, respecting dignity and promoting independence.
• Maintain high standards of care and contribute to the well-being and comfort of residents.
• Assist with day-to-day activities and general housekeeping within the home as required.
• Work as part of a focused team to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• A caring and patient nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.

What you will get from the role

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.