At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily tasks and promote their well-being in a caring environment.
- Company: Leading health care provider focused on dementia and mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid training, recognition schemes, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with 36 hours a week on day shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
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 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.
As the 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.
- Able to show a can-do attitude always.
The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.80 - £13.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects.
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays.
- Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards).
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Costs for an enhanced DBS.
- Rewards for years of service.
Read more employer: CS UK Recruitment Ltd
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