Support Worker/HCA

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Are you looking for a job that is rewarding?

Do you have focus, ambition and drive?

Are you tired of your current job or find yourself really wanting to make a real difference helping people?

A job which includes looking after people in their time of need and brightening up their day.

Then why not get into care.

We are currently recruiting for care workers in the Batley area.

Shifts patterns are: Monday to Sunday 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.

Experience in care is desirable, we will provide full training provided.

Online enhanced DBS is preferred but we can apply for you.

You must have a driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Apply today and you can speak to our HR department about this fantastic opportunity we are offering.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform tasks or duties depending on Service users’ needs such as personal care, cleaning, preparing meals, administering medication etc

· Support accessing the community such as shopping, appointments, day trips, to the park, cinema etc

· Determine whether a Service User needs to consult with other specialists as part of their care plan

· Attend ongoing training courses to continually advance knowledge

· Act in a professional manner at all times

· Comply with the rules and regulations set by both the company and the industry to provide safe social care services

· Other tasks as required to give patients the highest quality care possible.

Personal Specification:

· Prior professional care experience would be preferred

· A caring, compassionate nature

· NVQ level 2 in health and social care or an equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential as opportunities to undertake and NVQ are provided

· Strong communication skills

· Problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage a busy workload under pressure

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Salary: £10.00-£11.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dewsbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: CAB-SW-31