Support Worker / Care Assistant

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Support Workers and Care Assistants for a residential care service in Leicester. This is a full-time role for compassionate, reliable people who can provide person-centred support and contribute positively to the lives of those using the service. Shifts are days and nights (7:45am–8:15pm and 7:45pm–8:15am).

Pay is £12.71 per hour, approximately 40 hours per week. You will support people with their daily routines, provide respectful personal care, promote

Qualifications

• Previous care or support work experience is preferred but not essential.
• Gentle and respectful approach to residents.
• Willingness to complete training and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with their daily routines
• Providing respectful personal care when required
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Supporting emotional and social wellbeing
• Following individual care plans
• Maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues to provide safe, consistent care
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and medication procedures

Skills

Compassionate and respectful

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability and flexibility

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Support Worker / Care Assistant – Leicester

Location: Leicester, LE4

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Shifts: Days and nights

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Support Workers and Care Assistants for a residential care service in Leicester.

This is a full-time opportunity for compassionate, reliable people who can provide person-centred support and contribute positively to the lives of those using the service.

Shift pattern

Applicants must be flexible to work both day and night shifts:

• Days: 7:45am–8:15pm
• Nights: 7:45pm–8:15am

Please only apply if you are genuinely able to work a combination of days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with their daily routines
• Providing respectful personal care when required
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Supporting emotional and social wellbeing
• Following individual care plans
• Maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues to provide safe, consistent care
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and medication procedures

Requirements

• Previous care or support work experience is preferred but not essential
• A compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Willingness to complete all required training and pre-employment checks
• Availability to work both days and nights
• An existing right to work in the UK

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.