Support Worker/Health Care Assistant

ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA AND CAN LEGALLY WORK IN THE UK. THESE JOBS DO NOT OFFER TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP

Location

Harwich

Rates of Pay

From £11.68

Type of work

Long days, mornings, evening, waking nights

WE ARE HIRING – SUPPORT AND CARE WORKERS NEEDED!

Do you have a caring and compassionate nature about you? Are you interested in working in the ever-rewarding Health and Social Care industry?

The opportunity

We have secured a contract with a large health and social care panel in Colchester, Essex. Candidates from local areas are welcome to apply. The shifts are predominately from 7am – 10pm and on occasions there are waking nights and shorter shifts.

The home is for 4 male residents with autism, one had a stroke a few months back but getting stronger every day. 3 of the 4 are wheelchair users. This is a supporting living accommodation, and you will be supported by other staff who are in the home as each resident has a staff member however, they work as a team. They love to go out and do activities. They all have their own cars so if you are a car driver you can be signed off by the company and take the residents out and about. This is a well organised and relaxed home.

Samaras Healthcare Recruitment Ltd are looking for confident workers who are passionate about looking after service users from all walks of life and putting them at the centre of their support.

Job Description

To support service users to live their life the way they choose.
To ensure service users are at the centre of their support and is person-centred
Helping with day-to-day tasks such as personal care, routines, eating and drinking
Ensure care plans and paperwork are adhered to and filled in accurately
To ensure care is delivered with the upmost dignity and respect
Comply with the homes rules.

Requirements

DBS
- Either have an enhanced DBS adult check in the last 12 months or
- Be on the update system or
- Complete a new one through our agency at Enhance level
Training
- Willingness to complete the mandatory training
References
- 2 references, 1 must be a UK employer if you have experience and must be your current or last employer
We need staff to be in it for the right reasons and be happy to be nurtured by Samaras to be great workers for our clients.

It is a legal requirement for support workers in England and with our care services to be competent in the field of Health and Social care.

Qualifications

Autism training will be advantageous
Experience is preferred for this home however for the right candidates, no experience can be a potential to nurture you into this role especially during these uncertain times, however a willingness to learn and give it your best.
To complete certain mandatory training with Samaras Healthcare and meet the training requirements to work in the homes.

What we can offer

Shifts on a regular basis
App based booking system
Refer a friend scheme
Induction prior to start of any shifts
ID badges
Free uniform after the qualifying period if required
One to One supervision
Weekly pay
Flexible shifts
24/7 support
Pension scheme for anyone eligible
Flexibility on shifts, you chose what you want to work
Uncapped overtime
Incentives and bonuses
Reward & recognition schemes

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