Care Support Worker - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Newark Care

Newark Care

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

At
Burnfield Care Home, a
Support Worker is a key member of our team, delivering front-line personal care and practical support to our residents in accordance with their individual care needs.

This will be a person-centred and an outcomes-focused approach.

A Support Worker will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of care and support for our residents at all times, whilst demonstrating compassion and empathy in their approach.

They will report to senior staff and management, and may have regular contact with other staff members, and other relevant persons and professionals whilst carrying out their duties.

Requirements:

Good communication, both written and verbal;
Interpersonal and transferable skills relating to care;
Personal experience of delivering care support services is desirable, but not essential;

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Full-time:The role consists of 7.5 hours shifts, early and late, across a 5 out of 7 days rota system
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Part-time:The role consists of 7.5 hours shifts, early and late, across a 3 or 4 out of 7 days rota system.

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post;
Compliance with the laws governing the care sector, and the professional and ethical codes of conduct and standards as stated by the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Qualifications:

A minimum of SVQ 2 Health and Social Care is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided;
However, a willingness to achieve the relevant qualifications would be welcomed.

Key Responsibilities:

To look after the emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents using a personcentred approach
To physically assist clients and help them where required
To offer care that is based on dignity, compassion, wellbeing and responsiveness to their changing needs
To create and maintain good professional relationships with residents, their families and friends.
To actively support other care workers

We value and support our staff, and provide a programme of continuous training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits:

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Excellent pay: £11.76 per hour and offer overtime rate of time & a quarter for anything worked over contracted hours each month.
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Flexibility:Mixed shift pattern based on a rota involves: early 7.30am-3pm and late 1.30pm - 9pm

We have excellent
fulltime & parttime posts:
Free initial uniform supplied at no cost: including name badge and PVG Certificate

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Free training:your initial induction program will be followed by a number of ongoing professional development opportunities

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Free onsite parking:

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Experience:Experience preferred but not essential

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.76-£12.43 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: