Support Worker

TipTopJob; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the UK is seeking a committed Support Worker for their care home in Ipswich. The role involves providing high-quality care to residents, assisting with daily tasks, and promoting independence. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, along with a genuine desire to care for others. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour and various benefits including training and career prospects.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and 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

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a care setting is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote the well-being and provide quality care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks including personal hygiene and companionship.
• Support vulnerable individuals in their daily routines.
• Ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

Desire to care for others

Team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience in a care setting

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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 the UK's leading healthcare providers.

This care home provides an environment where staff enables 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 and Social Care or equivalent.

Key Duties

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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.

Benefits

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP12.60 per hour and an annual salary of GBP23,587.20 per annum. This permanent full-time role is 36 hours a week, primarily on nights.

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

Reference ID: 4294

For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.