Job description
This role would suit candidates with a Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care or Social Care background.
The right candidate must:
·Have a nurturing nature and be a team player.
·Have person-centred support or care skills.
·Exude a warm friendly presence and open behaviour.
·Be calm and resilient.
·Have planning and organisation skills.
·Thrive on change and enjoy dynamic diverse environments.
·Be confident.
·Be respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
·Be motivated with a CANDO attitude.
·Manage challenging and diverse behaviour.
·Must be ready to work out of office hours and during weekends.
Care worker Job Purpose:
- To flexibly support each individual within their own home and in the wider community.
- To respond to the service user’s individual needs and aspirations and to assist the service user to maximise their independence and respond to all opportunities presented to them during their day to day life.
- To support and assist with all aspects of daily living including personal care and environment management.
- To support the service user with leisure, recreational, educational and employment based activities.
- To support the service user to become a valued and active member of their local communities.
Main Responsibilities:
- The direct delivery of care to our service users, in congruence with the six values; these are choice, fulfilment, privacy, dignity, rights, and independence.
To work with other staff in a manner that promotes team-building, within the scope of company policy & procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.50-£11.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Care home
- Extra care housing
- Residential home
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care work: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/07/2023