Care Worker Greenwich

Absolute Care Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform provided

Free training and ongoing support

28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)

Blue Light card - discounts

Referral programme

Job summary

Absolute Care Services is seeking Care Assistants and Companions to visit older adults in their own homes in the Greenwich Eltham SE9 area. No driving is required and full training will be provided, with part-time and full-time positions available.

You will help clients with daily tasks, support independence, and provide companionship in a rewarding community role. Training, uniform, and ongoing support are included, with progression opportunities and local work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients to relearn skills and regain their independence in their own home
• Help with elements of personal care including getting up in the morning, prepare for bed in the evening by being there whilst they have a shower or bath.
• Assist them with dressing/undressing.
• Preparing meals and snacks.
• Domestic helpingwith the laundry or other household cleaning.
• Support with shopping and managing their bills.
• Being a warm reliable companion who they can rely on for support.
• Daily living assistance and getting up and about.
• Motivating to achieve the goals they have set.

Job description

• £14.80 Monday -Friday & £14.90 Weekends per hour, plus mileage allowance + Enhanced Bank Holiday Rates.
• Shift patterns: 7am -3pm and 3pm -10pm, all week or long days available.
• Fantastic Career Progression
• Free uniform provided
• Free training and ongoing support
• Competitive hourly rates
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Work locally
• Recognised qualifications
• Blue Light card- Various discounts on high street shops
• Referral programme

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

We are seeking full-time and part-time Care Assistant & Companion in the Greenwich Eltham SE9. There is no need to be a driver&No previous experience is needed as full training will be provided.

Have you been thinking about a career change, or starting a career in Social care? Or perhaps you are just looking for a completely different career. This is a rewarding career choice for anyone wanting to support someone in their local community and make a difference every day.

About our company

You could be joining a leading provider of home care and support services to older adults in the area. We were formed over 20 years ago based on the owner’s own experience of caring for her daughter. She felt there was a need to provide a care service that puts people at the heart of the service rather than profit. Everyone who works in our service has a passion for ensuring only the highest standards of support is provided. We have a good CQC rating and brilliant feedback from their Care Assistants about being “A fantastic place to work”

What would you be doing?

You will be visiting older vulnerable adults in their own homes. Helping them with everyday tasks, so they can continue to live in the environment which they love most because it holds their treasured memories.

When people can't do what they used to do for themselves, their world shrinks. they may spend more time alone, see less people and may even start to wonder if anyone does care. That's whereyoucome in to give isolated people contact to the outside world and show them they are not forgotten.

Duties include:

• Supporting clients to relearn skills and regain their independence in their own home
• Help with elements of personal care including getting up in the morning, prepare for bed in the evening by being there whilst they have a shower or bath.
• Assist them with dressing/undressing.
• Preparing meals and snacks.
• Domestic helpingwith the laundry or other household cleaning.
• Support with shopping and managing their bills.
• Being a warm reliable companion who they can rely on for support.
• Daily living assistance and getting up and about.
• Motivating to achieve the goals they have set.

What would you be doing?

You will be visiting older vulnerable adults in their own homes. Helping them with everyday tasks, so they can continue to live in the environment which they love most because it holds their treasured memories.

When people can't do what they used to do for themselves, their world shrinks. they may spend more time alone, see less people and may even start to wonder if anyone does care. That's whereyoucome in to give isolated people contact to the outside world and show them they are not forgotten.

Duties include:

• Supporting clients to relearn skills and regain their independence in their own home
• Help with elements of personal care including getting up in the morning, prepare for bed in the evening by being there whilst they have a shower or bath.
• Assist them with dressing/undressing.
• Preparing meals and snacks.
• Domestic helpingwith the laundry or other household cleaning.
• Support with shopping and managing their bills.
• Being a warm reliable companion who they can rely on for support.
• Daily living assistance and getting up and about.
• Motivating to achieve the goals they have set.