Agency Support Worker Newton-le-Willows
Job description
Verve Health are a leading Healthcare Staffing Solutions Organisation, covering the whole of the UK.We are looking for experienced caring, driven and dedicated individuals to provide cover relief for our partnership organisations in Newton-le-willows and surrounding areas. You will be fully trained to deliver care to the highest possible standards, as well as receiving ongoing mentorship from our Management Team.We are specifically looking for candidates who are flexible and able to work weekends, you will have the opportunity to work in a variation of environments ranging from mental health, Residential care homes and private hospitals and clinic.Please be advised that you must have an NHS COVID pass and the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. Please do not apply without this as your application will be rejected.Given the nature of the role, the majority of shifts are 12hrs in length (day/night). The ability to drive is preferable as there are various placements and shift times.What you’ll be doing:Providing mental and emotional supportAssisting with activities of daily livingPersonal careEnsuring safety and wellbeing of patientsProviding companionshipPromoting independenceBe a key part of multi-disciplinary teamsHow does it work?If successful, you will be invited for a virtual interview. After that, we’ll put you through a DBS check, if you don't already have one, and enroll you onto our training system to complete your certifications. Once completed, you will be given a log-in to our app where you can pick and choose which shifts you’d like to do.What else do we offer?- Competitive pay- Free uniform- Free CPD verified training certifications- The ability to undertake NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care – completely free of charge and with support- Additional Training – if you find an area that interests you, we will equip you with additional training and resources to develop your skills- No Pressure! – We know a lot of Healthcare is based around pressuring people into availability so we do the opposite – you choose whenever you want to work and we’ll find you a shift.What do I need?- A minimum of 6 months hands-on health/social care experience, ideally within learning disability or mental health- A caring nature- A desire to make a difference- Dedication to the role- NHS COVID pass- Ideally, an enhanced DBS dated within the last year or on the update service, although not essentialWhat should I include in my application?- Put as much information about your experiences into your CV as possible, even if not healthcare related, we want to know all about you!- Include a cover letter: tell us a bit about you and why you think this job would be good for you.Job Types: Zero hours contract, Part-timeSalary: £11.00-£14.00 per hourBenefits:Company pensionSchedule:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekend availabilityWeekends onlySupplemental pay types:Performance bonusCOVID-19 considerations:Virtual interviews, NHS COVID Pass required.Licence/Certification:NHS COVID Pass (required)Driving Licence and access to a vehicle? (required)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 19/10/2023Reference ID: HCA NLW
