Health Care Support Worker

Connect2Hampshire; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A managed service agency in Ringwood seeks a Care Assistant to provide support for the elderly and vulnerable. The role involves personal care, medication assistance, and engaging activities, offering a rewarding and varied experience. Flexible shifts are available with a pay rate of £12.90-£19.35 per hour, along with free training and uniforms.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free mandatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months UK experience as a Support Worker/Care Assistant.
• Experience of working within a Care home or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care.
• Assist with hydration and nutrition.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Engage individuals in activities to enhance well-being.

Skills

Empathy with older people

Personal care assistance

Medication support

Record keeping

Hydration and nutrition support

Job description

Hampshire County Council provide Nursing and Residential care and support to the elderly and vulnerable, so to succeed in this role you will have an empathy with the needs of older people and understand the importance of treating them with dignity and respect.

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, duties may include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care
• Support with Hydration and Nutrition
• Moving and Positioning
• Accurate record keeping
• Undertaking activities such as entertainment and recreation to enhance the well-being of individuals
• Supporting Individuals with medication

This is a challenging yet rewarding role, providing variety and the opportunity to develop your care skills for the future

What we can offer you:

• Care Assistant Pay rate: 12.90- 19.35 per hour depending on shift
• Flexible and consistent shifts (by working directly through Connect2Hampshire you will have priority for any roles that come through)
• Free mandatory training
• Free uniform

What we require:

• Minimum of 6 months UK experience as a Support Worker/Care Assistant or within a similar position
• Experience of working within a Care home or similar environment

Hours per week: Various hours available, days, nights & weekends

Work location: Bickerley Green - Ringwood

In the event that you are successful in securing registration, Connect2Hampshire will submit a DBS application for the relevant check prior to you starting.

Know someone looking for this type of work? Refer them to us and receive up to 150 of Vouchers. Terms and Conditions apply.

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.