Care Assistant Worker

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Job Title: Care Worker / Support Worker

Location: Saffron Walden

Salary: 12.15 - 14.00 per hour.

Job type: Full or Part-time.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to Live & Work in the UK. You may also be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Who We Are:

We are a privately run care agency in Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas. We are a small company with a very personal approach to all our clients and care staff.

The Role:

To provide care following best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse. To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual and to keep skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time to time to maintain and progress knowledge

Responsibilities and Duties:

Role Specific:

• Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
• Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with Others:

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Saffron Support Ltd
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
• If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have previous experience working in similar roles & environment
• Experience of working with Service Users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
• Be able to treat people with kindness
• Will understand the importance of empathy in all areas of employment
• Focus on how things could be done better and share ideas
• Good English - Written and verbal
• RQF Qualifications in Social Care
• Candidates must be a car Driver and have access to a car.

What we offer in return:

• Saffron Support will pay for your DBS,
• Full training,
• When starting with the agency, there is an opportunity to sign up for a level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• You will be enrolled in a Pension
• You will receive 4 weeks of paid holiday a year. Plus 8 bank holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 10.50- 14.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We supply all staff with full PPE, DBS, Uniform, Training, and opportunities to complete Level 2 and 3 diplomas in care.

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

Pay: 12.15- 14.00 per hour

Work days:

• Monday to Friday
• Sat and Sunday every other week.

Work Location: In person, clients home addresses.

Candidates must be a car Driver and have access to a car.