Job Types: Full-Time and Part-time available, Permanent
Location: Suffolk region and surrounding areas
Salary: £12.50 - £15.50 per hour (carer-driver)
Job Overview:
● Are you passionate about providing care and support to others? Are you a people person who enjoys interacting with people and sharing stories? We invite you to become a part of our dedicated team of senior care workers at Graceage Care in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users, where you can make a meaningful impact and create moments of happiness in their lives.
Job Role
● Provide excellent personal care to customers in their day to day activities and fulfilling individual needs.
● Ensure vulnerable individuals are safeguarded from abuse and report any signs of alleged abuse which you may witness or be made aware off.
● To assist people with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their individual risk assessments and care plans.
● Prepare meals with knowledge of service user’s likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
● Documenting records of service users such as their personal information, care plans, medical records, changes to health etc.
● To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
● Attend training seminars when requested.
Who we are looking for:
● Compassionate, kind and dedicated individual to interact with clients.
● Good teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues.
● Excellent communication skills.
● Flexibility to work alongside schedule changes and including weekends on a pro-rota basis.
● Honest, Reliable and Ability to Learn.
● Good documentation skills
Key Requirements:
- At least one month experience in providing personal care.
- Valid driving license with access to own car or other medium to transport self to work.
- Car business insurance.
- Up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is desirable but not essential.
- Must have a right to work in the UK.
Benefits of working with us:
● Competitive hourly rate of salary from £12.50 to £15.50, depending on qualifications and experience
● Free access to Blue Light Card.
● Paid travel time.
● Flexible and negotiable schedules.
● Paid Shadow Shift.
● Free Uniform.
● Free DBS cost.
● Excellent technology to support seamless, cost-effective and time-efficient working environment.
● Access to support and mentoring from our supportive team.
● Access to skill development to advance career to senior roles over time; such as a Senior Health Care Assistant, Specialised Care Positions or becoming a Nurse assistant.
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