Support Worker - Wakefield

Servoca Nursing and Care; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency in Wakefield is looking for a Support Worker to assist adults with daily living tasks and promote independence. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay from £12.21 to £15.69 per hour, and comprehensive training opportunities. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in healthcare and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Optional workplace pension scheme

Weekly pay

Free mandatory training

24/7 support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• PMVA and MAPA training is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with daily living tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Encourage independence by helping individuals make choices.
• Monitor and promote well-being, reporting concerns to senior staff.

Skills

Experience in healthcare assistance

Ability to respond to challenging behaviour

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Role: Support Worker - Wakefield

Location: Wakefield

Shifts: Days and Nights and Sleep Shifts

Pay: £13.68 - £15.69 per hour (including holiday pay); excluding holiday pay: £12.21 - £14 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist Support adults with daily living tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Encourage independence by helping individuals make choices and develop life skills.
• Assist with attending appointments, activities, and community events.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques and following behaviour support plans.
• Monitor and promote physical and emotional well-being, reporting any concerns to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the care team and families.
• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Health care Assistant
• PMVA and MAPA training (desirable)

Benefits and Requirements

• Hourly Pay from £12.21 - £14.00 plus Holiday Pay
• Optional workplace pension scheme
• Flexible hours to suit your commitments
• Weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant
• On hand support 24 hours per day
• Free Mandatory training
• Opportunities to learn new skill sets

How to apply

If this interests you or you would like further information, please get in touch today by contacting Bronte at the Leeds Branch on 0113 3315 010.

About You

A successful candidate will benefit from: Free, comprehensive refresher training and personal development courses all year round; Weekly pay starting from £12.21 ph with bank holiday premiums and additional holiday pay; Flexible working patterns to suit you; No admin, payroll or shift cancellation fines; 24/7 support in/out of office. To benefit from the above, whilst working for one of the largest Healthcare Agencies in the UK, you will need the right to work in the UK, at least 6 months paid healthcare experience in the last 3 years and a passion for Care that matches ours.