Care Worker

Kent County Council; Margate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Pay reviews & rewards for exceptional

Exclusive discounts with local & n at

Job summary

Kent County Council is recruiting care workers for Westbrook House, a care centre offering short-term placements to help residents regain independence. The role involves personal care, eating support, and assisting with daily activities, with a 4-week rolling rota and a focus on person-centred care.

We offer induction, training, and progression opportunities, including NVQ/Diploma Level 2. A diverse, inclusive workplace is encouraged with weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements.

Qualifications

• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Supporting with eating and drinking.
• Helping with daily activities and mobility.
• Monitoring conditions and reporting changes.
• Engaging service users in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and daily activities.
• Support with eating and drinking.
• Monitor and communicate changes in health or condition.
• Engage residents in social activities and hobbies.
• Flexible shifts including mornings/afternoons.

Skills

Caregiving

Flexibility

Communication

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 2

Job description

Westbrook House is a care centre that provides short term placements, assisting people to regain their independence and meet their aims and objectives.

By promoting enablement, independence and delivering person centred care, you'll be making a real difference to people's everyday lives. If you are passionate about helping others, you're the perfect candidate and if you are interested in getting qualifications, you can work towards them once you start the job.

Your day-to-day might include: Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing, assisting people to eat and drink, supporting people with their daily activities, monitoring individual's conditions, and engaging service users with social activities.

We have various day and/or night care worker vacancies available, and we can be flexible in the hours offered (To be discussed at interview). This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you'll be able to make a real difference to people's lives every single day? Whether you are new to care or you have got years of experience, we have got the right job for you.

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

We are able to offer you a comprehensive induction package. This will include mandatory training as well as access to multiple personal development courses. You will already hold an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 or equivalent. We can also offer this programme to the right candidate if not held upon commencing employment. You will have a rolling 4-week rota pattern that includes a mixture of morning and afternoon shifts, enabling a more flexible work-life relationship.

KCC has a comprehensive staff benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, yearly pay reviews & rewards for exceptional performance, and exclusive discounts with local & national retailers.

The annual starting salary for this post is £26,956 based on full time hours of 37 per week, with performance related progression up to £27,795. There are currently additional enhancements on top of the basic salary for weekend and Bank Holidays.