Community Support Worker

Cardea Healthcare; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking home carers in London to provide essential support to various clients, including the elderly and those with disabilities. The role involves daily living assistance, personal care, and companionship, offering competitive pay and various benefits, including free training and holiday pay.

Benefits

Paid mileage

28 days paid holiday

Free training

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least 6 months care experience required.
• Driving license ideal; access to a vehicle preferred.
• Must have an up-to-date DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide companionship and encourage independent living.
• Accompany clients to appointments and engage in social activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Responsibility

Education

DBS clearance

Driving licence

6 months care experience

Job description

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Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing home care services in the community. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly home carers who will be working with a variety of clients including elderly, end-of life and learning disabilities.

Job Summary

The main responsibilities of the role are to support the individual's living within their own homes to be as comfortable and safe as possible. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible to those who need it most. We care for a variety of individuals including those who are elderly/frail, physical disabilities, palliative illnesses, and end of life care.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Support and encouragement to empower your client to lead an independent lifestyle
• Providing fulltime companionship and conversation
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing
• Accompanying clients to appointments, social engagements and errands such as shopping
• Pet care
• Communicating with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on their behalf
• To work towards agreed outcomes for the service user which may include social inclusion or teaching if life skills.
  
  

Personal care may additionally involve:

• Washing, bathing, showering and oral care
• Dressing and preparation for the day
• Toileting and continence management
• Assistance with eating
• Assisting, administering or prompting with medication
• Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a client is unable to mobilise on their own.
• Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs
• Assisting clients with their nighttime routine, including undressing and washing
• Recording and Reporting
  
  

The candidate must have the following:

• At least 6 months care experience
• Ideally have a Driving Licence and access to their own Vehicle
• An up-to-date DBS
• Full UK drivers’ licence
  
  

The following attainments and personal attributes are considered essential to the post:

• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to act on your initiative
• Be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  
  

Benefits of working with Cardea Healthcare

• Competitive rates of pay starting at £10.50 per hour
• Paid mileage
• 28 days paid holiday days based upon an accrual relating to hours worked
• Free training
• Employee Assistance Programme - which includes health and well-being tips
• Pension contributions
  
  

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to discuss the role further, please apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

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  Public Safety

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