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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Holiday rate boosts

Recognition programs

Refer a friend

DBS costs covered

Years of service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is helping a Colchester-based care home recruit a committed Support Worker. You will provide high-quality care to residents in a dementia- and mental health-focused setting, with 36 hours per week on day shifts.

The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, and offers a comprehensive induction, paid training, enhanced bank holiday rates, recognition schemes, refer-a-friend rewards and DBS costs covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication and team working abilities are preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality resident care and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting well-being and high-quality care.
• Assist with daily tasks including personal care and companionship.
• Encourage independence and support residents in daily routines and activities.
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Colchester, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The care home emphasises on Dementia and Mental health care, and also has skills to care for younger people with dementia in an annex adjacent to the main home

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

As the Support Worker your key duties include:

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
• Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
• Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.80 - £13.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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