Support Worker/Care Assistant Portsmouth, South East England, England
Job description
Day Care Worker / Day Support Worker Role:
Salary: from £12.00 to £17.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: This is shift work 4x 12 hour shifts per week on a rolling rota. Reliability is key to this role and willing to travel to Wickham is essential so a driving licence and access to a car is needed for this role.
We are seeking motivated and reliable Support Workers to work with Morecare Support Services Ltd. We are one of the top care agencies in Hampshire and provide the highest quality care possible for the people we support. We supply to a variety of services throughout Hampshire.
We offer Fast Tracked Applications if you have:
- A minimum of 3 months experience
- Enhanced DBS Certificate and Subscribed to the Update Service
- Certification or proof of Mandatory Training
Care Worker / Support Worker Responsibilities Include:
- Providing the highest standard of care at all times, supporting people with all aspects of personal care where required, promoting as much independence as possible. Personal care may include washing / bathing, dressing, supporting to use toilet.
- Helping people to shop for items they wish to buy including their clothes, personal items and food, this may include completing shopping lists and menu planning. Also supporting to prepare meals as required.
- Supporting people with activities they enjoy, including shopping, activity centres, cinema, crafts, walks, swimming.
- Providing companionship and emotional support to people.
- Understanding and addressing individual needs in terms of age, gender, race, sexuality and disability, and meeting specific cultural and religious needs.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible hours
- Good rates of pay and enhanced rates for Bank Holidays
- Regular free online training
- Career progression
- Pension
- Free Uniform/DBS
- Holiday pay (paid time off)
- Free Smartphone app (allowing you to choose own shift patterns)
- Colleague referral scheme (earn up to £500!)
- Opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Discounted train travel
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card and the benefits that entails.
- Higher rates for own car drivers
About the Company:
A family run business with over 25 years’ experience within the care sector, we are proud to be an approved supplier for the Local Authority as well as the Private Sector.
We recognise that our employees are our most important asset. All staff are carefully selected, trained and inducted by our in-house training team.
The ideal Care Worker / Support Worker:
- Have experience within the care sector an NVQ / Diploma in Care would be an advantage
- Willing to work weekends and shift work
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be conscientious, motivated and have a caring approach to provide the best support possible
- Be flexible and reliable
- Drivers Preferred but not essential
In return for your commitment, we offer flexibility and support at all times as well as ongoing training.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to enter the care sector and for experienced Care Workers / Support Workers to join a reputable business that encourages career progression and offers great rates of pay.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 48 per week
Salary: £12.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Days 4X 12 hour shifts per week
