Care Worker: Visa Sponsorship Available

Sunlight Care Group is looking to recruit Care Workers for our clients based in London and the surrounding areas. Sunlight Care Group is a CQC registered agency. We have offices in London, Surrey and Essex; with 24 hours a day, seven days a week out of hours service that is always contactable because we realise that the true test of an agency is covering the last-minute unforeseen needs of our clients.

About the role: The role of the Care Worker is a diverse role and will be based around individual person-centered plans. You will be visiting people in their own homes to assist with household tasks, personal care and occasionally accompanying the client on visits to the doctor or hospital. Care Workers are experienced support workers who help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services to people. These include a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. The Care Worker provides high quality, compassionate healthcare, following standards, policies or protocols and always acting within the limits of their competence.

As a Care Worker, you will be providing hands on support to our Care Managers with induction programs, training and competency assessments. You will also mentor a team of Care Workers and work closely with the senior management team at our Head Office to provide support in the running of all day-to-day business operations and activities. In addition to the above, you will also be providing a full range of personal care from assisting with washing and dressing in the morning to aiding with toileting during the day. On a different day, you might be assisting someone who is fully mobile but has dementia and requires assistance with cooking and cleaning. Your role is to facilitate their independence as much as possible and encourage their well-being at the same time. As Care Worker, you may be required to administer medications (for which you have been specifically trained to do so).

Due to the high volume of anticipated interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall not be storing any details for unsuccessful applicants in accordance with the GDPR data protection legislation.

Safeguarding Statement: Sunlight Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and contractors to share this commitment. We have systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively. Everyone working with us has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children, young people vulnerable adults by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. All staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, using the agreed safeguarding procedures. We ensure that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults (vulnerable groups) have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices, which include Enhanced Criminal Record Checks (DBS) and reference checks.

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Job requirements: If you think that you could make a difference to someone’s day and genuinely care about people, then we have the perfect Care Worker opportunity for you. All we expect from you is:

• A caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference
• A desire to see elderly and vulnerable people treated with care and respect
• Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty
• Good communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Good team work skills

Essential: No experience or qualifications are required as full training will be provided. You will also have the opportunity to complete the Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Desirable: Care Certificate Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Experience in undertaking risk assessments. Previous experience within a domiciliary care setting. Understanding of regulations and legislation within the domiciliary care setting. Understanding of safeguarding adults at risk. Previous experience of leading or managing a team.