Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a committed Support Worker for their care home focusing on dementia and mental health. The role offers a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour and annual earnings of £23,587.20, along with generous benefits such as a pension scheme, training programs, and recognition awards. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and a genuine desire to care for others.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine desire to care for others.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must maintain a positive and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote the well-being and highest quality of care to residents.
• Assist with daily tasks including personal hygiene and companionship.
• Encourage independence and support daily routines.
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times.

Skills

Desire to care for others

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Salary and Benefits

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

Other

Reference ID: 4239

How to apply

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