Care Assistant - Watford, United Kingdom - Anksley Care

Anksley Care
Anksley Care
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Watford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are a care provider based in Hertfordshire, recruiting for a
Care/Support Worker with experience of supporting adults and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities and mental health and other associated conditions.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we support, their families and their interactions with the local community.


The Role


You will be supporting service users who require one-to-one support, to develop a range of essential life skills in community settings in Watford and surrounding areas.


We are looking for people with a supportive, energetic and fun nature and a high level of patience and emotional resilience.

You will have a non-judgemental attitude and the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with individuals, alongside excellent listening skills, to support each individual to get the best experience when attending our sessions.


Some of your duties would include:

Supporting service users in the community such as taking them to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out either by public transport or car.

Undertaking household tasks.


Supporting service users' such as visiting local community attractions to build confidence, communication and social skills to support future independence whilst giving parents and carers a break from their caring responsibilities.


Experience/Training
Ability to support young people in the community.

Applicants must have (or be working towards) a relevant Health and Social Care or Childcare qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care Level 2/3).

At least 1 year UK-based experience working alongside children, young people or adults.


Although additional training will be given, you will need to provide evidence of relevant prior training to support your experience.

Have Right to Work in the UK

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support.


Licence/Certification
Driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
£11.90-£13.27 per hour


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • How many years experience do you have supporting children and young adults?

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

- working with children and young people (UK based): 1 year (preferred)

  • UKbased care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- current visa that allows you to work in the UK (required)

  • Care Certificate (required)
  • Driving Licence with access to a vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:


  • Watford (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Wafd 140
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