Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional care home in Colchester seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide quality care and support to vulnerable residents, including those with dementia. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary of £23,587.20 per annum and various attractive benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A genuine desire to care for others.

Responsibilities

• Promoting well-being and providing quality care to residents.
• Assisting with personal care and daily activities.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

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 £12.60 per hour and the annual salary is £23,587.20 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through night shifts.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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

Reference ID: 4239

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV