Support Worker

TipTopJob; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and training programme

Bank holiday enhanced rates

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS costs covered

Years of service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob in the Woolverstone, Ipswich area is seeking a committed Support Worker for a care home that prioritises residents' independence and wellbeing. You will contribute to daily activities, provide personal care, and help residents with outings while maintaining compassionate support.

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required. Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethos are essential for providing exceptional dementia care in this setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting well-being and providing high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks, including personal care and companionship.
• Encourage independence and support residents with daily routines and activities.
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and 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 UKs 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 and 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

Benefits

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.45 per hour and the annual salary is GBP25,178.40 per annum. 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:

• 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

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