Support & Care Practitioner

Vintage Revelations; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Cheltenham is seeking a compassionate Community Care Worker on a bank contract to provide essential support to individuals. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care, administering medications, and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate will have previous home care experience, strong communication skills, and a UK driving licence. This role offers benefits such as additional leave, a company pension, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a nursing home or hospice setting.
• Knowledge of patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to drive to clients' homes or care facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals in their homes.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication skills

Caring and empathetic

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate Community Care Worker to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need within the community. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature and a genuine desire to improve the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements
• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
• Support clients with mobility and undertake heavy lifting when necessary
• Manage challenging behaviours with patience and understanding
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals in their homes or nursing facilities
• Implement care plans tailored to each client's specific needs, including hospice care if required

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a nursing home or hospice setting
• Knowledge of patient care practices and procedures
• Ability to drive to clients' homes or care facilities as needed
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families
• A caring and empathetic approach to delivering care services
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care would be advantageous

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Community Care Worker and contribute to enhancing the well-being of those in our community.

Notes

• We DO NOT provide sponsorship.
• All interviews are physical.

Job Type: Bank (0 hour contract)

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s): We are unable to provide sponsorship. Can you confirm that you are not seeking it?

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language

• English (required)

Licence/Certification

• UK Driving Licence (required)