Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Bank holiday pay

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS costs

Years of service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a committed Support Worker in Ipswich for a permanent full-time role. The position is 36 hours per week, with days or nights, and involves assisting residents with personal care and daily activities in a dementia-aware setting.

The successful candidate must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, and benefit from a comprehensive induction, paid training, and added perks such as enhanced bank holiday rates and DBS cost coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a care team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident well-being and deliver high-quality care.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care and companionship.
• Encourage independence and participation in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Care for others

Team player

Communication skills

Care setting experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

This care home provides an environment where staff enables their residents to feel free to go about their daily lives. They work with Dementia Care Matters to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia

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

As a 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
• Proven experience of working in a care setting

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 on days or nights. 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 Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4294

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
• Proven experience of working in a care setting