Health Care Assistant

Varang Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking experienced Care Workers to support service users in Guildford. The role offers various shifts with opportunities for progression and development. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals who can effectively communicate and support those with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Inspired to support individuals with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or additional needs.
• Willingness to undertake training if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing practical and personal support to service users.
• Support service users in activities that promote development and increase independence.
• Help with household tasks including cooking, shopping, and cleaning.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Motivation to make a positive difference

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Varang Healthcare is looking for experienced Care Workers to work various shifts with some of our prestigious clients based in Guildford and surrounding areas.

We can offer as many shifts as you wish, including mornings, afternoons, long days, evenings, waking nights, and nights. Our client is a reputable and fast-growing social care company with opportunities for progression and development, along with the chance to secure a permanent contract after a few weeks of temporary work.

If you are looking for great organizations that operate on principles of inclusion, empowerment, strength, dignity, and respect, then please apply below.

Main duties of the HCA/Care Assistants (Temporary):

• Assist in providing practical and personal support to enable service users to have more control over their lives and meet their assessed needs by maintaining and promoting their health, wellbeing, and social development.
• Support service users in activities that promote development, increase independence, and maximize community inclusion as per their care plans.
• Help service users make informed choices and experience new activities within a risk-managed framework.
• Support the provision of high standards of support, ensuring a homely environment and addressing challenging behaviors.
• Assist service users in attending social, leisure activities, community outings, and appointments.
• Support service users with daily activities such as washing, dressing, feeding, administering medication, respecting their culture and dignity.
• Assist in meeting outcomes outlined in person-centered and care plans.
• Help with household tasks including cooking, shopping, cleaning, gardening, laundry, and ironing.
• Participate in maintaining high domestic standards, including hygiene and providing balanced, culturally appropriate meals.
• Support service users in monitoring their health and wellbeing.
• Care for service users’ property, finances, and personal effects, maintaining accurate records.

About you

Our strength lies in the quality of our care and the people we employ to deliver it. Key qualities include:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential; willingness to undertake the qualification is appreciated.
• Inspired to support individuals with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or additional needs.
• Motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of people in care.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake training if required.