Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant (15354)

Leonard Cheshire; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their compassionate team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. You will assist with daily living tasks, support personal care, and promote independence. The company values training and development, ensuring you have the necessary skills to excel in your role. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to start or advance their career in care. Join a team committed to making a positive impact every day!

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care work is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks including personal care and medication.
• Support customers in achieving maximum independence.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Personal Care Experience

Education

Care Assistant Training

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Administrator at Leonard Cheshire Disability

Full time and Part time hours available. Working 2-3 day shifts per week. Ideally you will be able to work more than 20 hours per week.

Day shifts are from 07:30-13:30 or 13:30-19:30 and 07:30-19:30.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Newlands House rated "Good" by CQC is a home for 37 people with physical disabilities.

We are based on Main Street, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8DA. Please check the location before applying.

Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?

If so, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
• Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
• Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Documents

• Support Worker - Job Description 2024.pdf (140.12 KB)

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Non-profit Organizations

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