Care assistant/ Support Worker Role: Winchester and surrounding areas
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP-PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF SPONSORSHIP
We are looking for applicants who can work full time days and nights.
Salary: from £12.71 to £25.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full Time Hours available. This is shift work which range of mornings, afternoons and evening shifts. This role will also include sleep- in shifts and night shifts. You must be willing to travel within a 10 miles radius of Winchester.
We are seeking motivated and reliable Support Workers to work with Morecare Support Services Ltd. We are one of the top care agencies in Hampshire and provide the highest quality care possible for the people we support. We supply to a variety of services throughout Hampshire.
We are looking for experience support workers with at least 1 year experience in this role. Great rates of pay available for the right candidate.
We offer Fast Tracked Applications if you have:
- A minimum of 1 year experience
- Experience in challenging behaviour
- Enhanced DBS Certificate and Subscribed to the Update Service
- Certification or proof of Mandatory Training
- The Care Certificate
Care Worker / Support Worker Responsibilities Include:
- Providing the highest standard of care at all times, supporting people with all aspects of personal care where required, promoting as much independence as possible. Personal care may include washing / bathing, dressing, supporting to use toilet.
- Helping people to shop for items they wish to buy including their clothes, personal items and food, this may include completing shopping lists and menu planning. Also supporting to prepare meals as required.
- Supporting people with activities they enjoy, including shopping, activity centres, cinema, crafts, walks, swimming.
- Providing companionship and emotional support to people.
- Understanding and addressing individual needs in terms of age, gender, race, sexuality and disability, and meeting specific cultural and religious needs.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible hours
- Good rates of pay and enhanced rates for Bank Holidays
- Regular free online training
- Career progression
- Pension
- Free Uniform/DBS
- Holiday pay (paid time off)
- Free Smartphone app (allowing you to choose own shift patterns)
- Colleague referral scheme (earn up to £500!)
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card and the benefits that entails.
About the Company:
A family run business with over 30 years’ experience within the care sector, we are proud to be an approved supplier for the Local Authority as well as the Private Sector.
We recognise that our employees are our most important asset. All staff are carefully selected, trained and inducted by our in-house training team.
The ideal Care Worker / Support Worker:
- Have experience within the care sector an NVQ / Diploma in Care would be an advantage
- Willing to work weekends and shift work
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be conscientious, motivated and have a caring approach to provide the best support possible
- Be flexible and reliable
- Drivers Preferred but not essential- you must be willing to travel within 10 miles of Winchester.
In return for your commitment, we offer flexibility and support at all times as well as ongoing training.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to enter the care sector and for experienced Care Workers / Support Workers to join a reputable business that encourages career progression and offers great rates of pay.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.71-£23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
