Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Hire Ground Ltd

Hire Ground Ltd
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3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Support Worker / Care Assistant - Care for the Elderly - £24,500 + Excellent benefits_


This is an opportunity for a Support Worker / Care Assistant to join an independent, beautiful and historic care home for the elderly in the City of London.

It is not only a home to some wonderful retired residents, who have a caring and friendly nature,but also has such a wealth of history and stunning facilities.

It is all set in lovely gardens, beautiful buildings, etc. and really friendly and caring staff.

This is a rare opportunity, which many people have wanted to join, with the chance to work withsome wonderful people in a beautiful setting.


The Care Assistant / Support Worker will have an outgoing and bubbly personality, with a warm and caring approach to residents, who are elderly and need the support of a positive person.


SALARY ETC:

- £11.80ph / £24,544pa

  • 40hours a week on a rota basis, covering a range of shifts.
  • Optional overtime available if interested.
  • Day Support Worker = Will be on an 8week rolling rota which will include 3 full weekends out of 8 and one Sunday morning every 8 weeks. Shifts include; 7:30am to 3:00pm, 2:30pm to 9:30pm, 8:00am to 8:00pm at weekends and occasionaly in the week when needed.
  • Night Support Worker = 8/9pm to 8am
  • City of London
  • Permanent, fulltime
  • Excellent benefits + great holiday allowance + life insurance + pension

REQUIREMENTS:


  • Must have at least 6 months recent care of supporting older people and those with age related illness (such as dementia, Parkinson's disease)
  • Must have worked in a residential care home for the elderly
  • NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Friendly, caring, and bubbly personality, who is flexible and approachable
  • Knowledge of basic care and support
  • Able to cover shift patterns
  • You must be fully vaccinated against Covid
  • Must live and have the right to work in the UK, as they are not able to provide sponsorship.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:


  • To do what ever activities they would like to undertake every day, with the aim of making each day the best it could possibly be
  • To maintain the pensioners existing skills and develop new ones
  • To help them live the life they want to lead, make decisions, take appropriate risks and have as many choices about their lives as possible
  • To access facilities in the local community and take part in activities outside of their residents, including appointments
  • To look after their home, cooking, shopping, keeping it clean, tidy and safe
  • To look after their health and help them take medication
  • With personal care (e.g.washing, bathing, shaving, going to the toilet, moving and handling), when required
  • To achieve their ambitions as set out in their care/support plans
  • To assist Pensioners to manage their money
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