Care Support Worker - Sherborne

Care Support Worker - Sherborne Sherborne, England

Candlelight Care
Full Time Sherborne, England 10 - 11.1 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Care Support Worker

Job Type(s): Full and part time positions available

Salary: £10 rising to £11 per hour after probationary period (3 months)


We currently have opportunities for both full and part-time Care and Support Workers or Care Professionals in Sherborne and the surrounding areas. We have morning, evening or weekends only shifts available. Our typical shifts run between 7am-2pm, 4pm-10pm, and the same on alternate weekends.


What we can offer you:


  • £300 welcome bonus (paid via referral app)
  • Competitive mileage and travel time
  • Full and ongoing training + Career progression
  • Care Friends Referral and bonus scheme
  • Smart Phone
  • 28 days pro-rata Annual Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Workplace Pension (subject to conditions)
  • Uniform and Full PPE for all staff to protect staff and clients
  • Rewarding work that allows you to have a meaningful impact on others


Key Responsibilities of a Care Support Worker:


  • Getting to know your clients, and their interests and needs
  • Giving emotional and practical support to your clients
  • Assisting with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing) domestic household tasks and food preparation.
  • Assisting with medication, use of mobility aids and personal equipment where required.
  • To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
  • To encourage and enable our clients to remain as independent as possible whilst acting in their best interests and protecting and safeguarding their wellbeing.
  • Clearly record all care notes on a handheld device after each visit.


Desirable Attributes:


  • Sensitivity and understanding
  • The ability to work well with others
  • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • To be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • A desire to help people


If this sounds appealing to you, and you fancy joining a company that has been caring for people of all ages in their own homes for 35 years, as well as being recognised as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK for 2019, 2020 and 2022 by homecare.co.uk, what are you waiting for?


Candlelight Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status or pregnancy and maternity. We therefore positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible job applicants.

Care Support Worker - Sherborne
Candlelight Care

www.candlelightcare.co.uk
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
Peter Lugg
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1988
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