WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £12.15 - £14.00 per hour.
Job type: Full or Part-time.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to Live & Work in the UK. You may also be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Who We Are:
We are a privately run care agency in Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas. We are a small company with a very personal approach to all our clients and care staff.
The Role:
To provide care following best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse. To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual and to keep skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time to time to maintain and progress knowledge.
Care Assistant Worker Responsibilities and Duties:
Role Specific:
* Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
* Contribute to the efficient running of the service.
* Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
* Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed.
* Inform the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of those individuals they support.
Working with Others:
* Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Saffron Support Ltd.
* Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users.
* If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Will have previous experience working in similar roles & environment.
* Experience of working with Service Users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs.
* Be able to treat people with kindness.
* Will understand the importance of empathy in all areas of employment.
* Focus on how things could be done better and share ideas.
* Good English - Written and verbal.
* RQF Qualifications in Social Care.
* Candidates must be a car driver and have access to a car.
What we offer in return:
* Saffron Support will pay for your DBS.
* Full training.
* When starting with the agency, there is an opportunity to sign up for a level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
* You will be enrolled in a Pension.
* You will receive 4 weeks of paid holiday a year. Plus 8 bank holidays.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.15-£14.00 per hour.
Work days:
* Monday to Friday
* Saturday and Sunday every other week.
Work Location: In person, clients' home addresses.
Candidates must have a valid driver license and have access to a car.
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