Care Assistant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Swan Housing Group

Swan Housing Group
Swan Housing Group
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Colchester, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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We are not just care We are the rapid response service with an Outstanding CQC rating Our CQC "outstanding" rating has been achieved partly because our staff are involved in how we shape our services every step of the way.

We provide care and support to people on a short-term basis to prevent them from going into hospital or to support them when they are discharged from hospital.

We also provide short term support for people waiting for a longer-term care package to be put in place.

We work alongside health partners at Colchester Hospital and within the local community plus social care to provide short term support to people in the Colchester and Tendring areas e.g.

Wivenhoe, Elmstead Market, Mersea, Great Bentley, St Osyth, Frinton.


Main Purpose of Job:

Helping customers in your local communities with their home care needs. Encouraging independence and supporting them to thrive with care tailored to their own specific needs.


Provide person centred care to our customers, helping them with their medication, personal care, moving and handling and promoting independence.

Have conversations with our customers to make a service that makes a difference to their lives

Record the support provided and your interactions with our customers at each visit

Work with the customers, family members, friends and other professionals as and when appropriate to ensure that their goals are being met and they are happy with the support we provide

Participate in our amazing training programme to ensure that we all provide safe, effective and caring services to our customers

For the above post you will need to have the following:

Full, UK license and access to a vehicle

Excellent social skills

Good listening and communication skills

Passion about meeting a person's needs in a way that they want them to be met

Benefits*Once you have joined us and have become part of our amazing team, you'll benefit from the following:25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday (bank holidays worked are paid double time) (holidays are pro rata for working part time hours)

Option to buy 5 days extra annual leave

Contributory pension

Real living wage employer

Life Assurance

Bupa Healthcare

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Full shift pay - this includes travel / wait time

Paid mileage (35p per mile)

External Blue Light Card discounts that you can get access to

Perkbox discounts

Refer a friend bonus scheme

We pay for your initial and ongoing DBS checks

Free Uniform, PPE and mobile phone provided

A comprehensive induction programme, including the care certificate if you do not already hold it.


Ongoing funded training to support you in your role as well as personal development to specialise in your chosen area of care and support.

We have a 2-week rolling rota. Shifts are made up of 7am - 3pm and 3pm - 11pm and every other weekend. Flexible working days available.


Salary:
£10.90 per hour
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