Care Worker
£21,985 pa + benefit
Ventnor, Isle of Wight
We are looking for a Care Worker to join Southern Housing who will work as part of a team providing personalised care and support to residents and people who use our services in line with established care and support plans.
As a Support and Care Worker, you will work with older people, frail elderly, people with a learning disability and autism, people with mental health issues and people with complex needs. You will provide services in supported housing schemes, extra care schemes and community-based services.
You will need to work flexibly to cover evenings and weekends as required to meet the needs of the service. You must be physically able to undertake moving and handling, have the use of a vehicle with business use insurance and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. You will be required to undertake sleep-in duties (if applicable) and may be required to be on the On-call rota.
Please note, this role is full time- 35 hours per week
The location
You will work in schemes and services located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
What you’ll be doing
* Provide care to residents and people who use our services, as identified in their person-centred care plan. This may include some intimate personal care.
* Deliver care in a way which promotes independence, rights, choices, and inclusion in the community.
* Summon professional assistance in the case of an emergency.
* Practice within the criteria set out in the Care Quality Commission standards ensuring residents have an up-to-date care plan and risk assessment which reflects their individual needs and wishes.
What you’ll need
* 5 GCSE passes at grade “C” or above (or equivalent Grade 9-5) inc. Maths & English
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Health & safety awareness
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Understanding of the requirements of CQC
* Willingness to learn new skills
Benefits in working with us
As a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!
* The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards
* Flexible working hours – covering weekdays, evening & weekends
* Employee referral scheme
* Cash claim-back on medical treatments
* Full training provided at no additional cost
* Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable
* Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance
Closing date: 25th February 2025 at 23.59pm.
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