Opportunity to join the team at Orchard Healthcare (Norfolk) Ltd
We're looking for candidates who already have experience as a Support Worker or Care Assistant
We're recruiting compassionate Support Assistants to be a part of our Nurse-led Team to provide care to our clients with complex needs in the Kings Lynn area
You'll be providing care and support to our clients, enabling them to live in their own home
You will be supporting people with complex needs, this will involve all aspects of care and supporting them to take part in activities inside and outside of the home. You will be a lifeline for the service user and their families, providing much-needed support
We are currently looking for Bank Staff working Weekends Day and Night shifts and Weekday Night shifts to support our services. Shift are 12 hours in one location.
We provide a comprehensive training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Support Worker
We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.
Why Orchard?
You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our organisation. Our vision is to offer high quality and personalised care treating others the way we would wish to be treated ourselves – this guides everything we do
We have a full Employment Assistance Programme giving confidential support and advice to staff who wish to call the service
We invest in you - We support your growth through in house training, our senior positions all started within the company at the carer level
We offer NVQ qualifications
We believe in making your job easier - We've invested in technology that streamlines the administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care – caring for our clients.
*Full paid training provided *
Competitive starting salary starting at £13.80 Per Hour
BENEFITS:
* Free DBS check
* Full training is provided and paid
* Access to NVQ training (criteria must be met)
*Employment Assistance Programme
*A comprehensive Nurse led training program, followed by a period of shadowing and peer support , fully paid
* Company Pension Scheme
* Mileage reimbursement
* Car maintenance discounts
* Paid holiday with a minimum of 5.6 weeks a year (pro-rata)
* 24/7 on call phone line for ADVICE and SUPPORT, we are HERE for you - WHENEVER you need us
* Opportunity to progress through the company - (senior staff and managers have progressed from carer roles within Orchard)
We require Support Workers for sleep or wake night shifts in the Kings Lynn area.
* Shift patterns - 12 hour day shifts, 12 hour sleep/wake night shift
* Overtime and relief working hours available to boost your earnings
Our service users will require varied support, as a support worker you will be providing care in the service users home to enable them to keep their independence, this role will include:
Encouragement and support to live an independent life
Assistance with Personal Care, Domestic Tasks, Food Preparation.
Accompanying the service user in the community
Medication Management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £13.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
