Care Giver/Support Worker Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day? Do you want to work in a rewarding role? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as a Care Giver/Support Worker and provide high-quality care to our clients in the Newcastle/Gateshead areas.
Join a company that values its workforce and helps them to grow. You’ll be part of a team that has been together for years, sharing their skills and experiences with each other. You’ll also enjoy a warm and supportive culture that welcomes new staff with open arms.
Salary: Starting at £12,00 -£13.00 per hour plus enhancements for bank holidays, mileage payments and assistance with public transport costs.
Hours of Work: Split Shifts - between 7.30am-10.00pm- Monday to Sunday (including alternate weekends and evening work)
Care Giver/Support Worker Duties:
As a Care Giver/Support Worker, you will be responsible to supporting people in both a confident and person-centred way. You will assist with daily tasks including bathing, toileting support and assisting them in the community via public transport to access their local services including swimming baths, gym, cinema, shopping etc. as well as supporting them with medication and meal preparation.
Care Giver/Support Worker Requirements:
· Full UK Driving Licence (Beneficial)
· Previous work experience in Home Care / Residential Care / Hospital Care / Domiciliary Care (Desirable but not essential as all training given)
· Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills as described in the main responsibilities.
· Able to follow instructions on both written and electronic care plans.
· Literate in spoken and written English
· Update Service Adult Workforce Enhanced DBS (Highly desirable, but company can carry out check if needed)
Domiciliary Care Worker Benefits:
· Flexible hours around your personal commitments.
· Paid mandatory and ongoing training both face to face and online courses all CPD accredited.
· Enhanced pay rate for bank holiday shifts
· Paid mileage and assistance with public transport costs.
· Company Pension.
· Paid Team meetings, supervision, Appraisals.
· Internal and external qualifications for professional development via nationally recognised qualifications
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 - 37 per week
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/08/2023
Reference ID: N/G082023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
