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Kingsley Healthcare; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a focused team and help maintain residents' personal care with dignity and independence.

You will work under the supervision of a Nurse/Senior Support Worker, contribute to high standards of care, and assist with day-to-day activities in the home. Previous carer experience is welcome but not essential, and a caring, patient nature is essential.

Qualifications

• A caring and patient nature.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' personal care with dignity and independence.
• Ensure high standard of care services in the home.
• Assist with day-to-day activities in the home.

Skills

Caring nature

Under pressure

Carer experience (preferred)

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a focused team in maintaining the personal care needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and promoting their independence at all times. You will also ensure that our care services are of a consistently high standard and help in caring for our residents, and undertake other general day-to-day activities in our home.

Reports to: Nurse/Senior Support Worker

Skills and attributes

• A caring and patient nature.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.