Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Address Enterprise Limited Full time

**Overview**
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Workers to join our team. As a Care Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to individuals in need, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position requires a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those you care for, whether in a residential setting or within the community.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients for any changes in condition.
- Implement behaviour management strategies for clients with specific needs such as dementia or hospice care.
- Support clients with mobility challenges, including heavy lifting when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to the supervising nurse or care manager.
- Engage clients in meaningful activities that promote their physical and mental well-being.
- Ensure a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping duties as required.

**Skills**
- Experience in dementia care and hospice care is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in behaviour management to assist clients effectively.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently when assisting clients.
- Previous experience in childcare or assisted living settings is advantageous.
- Knowledge of first aid procedures is beneficial for ensuring client safety.
- A background as a nurse or experience in senior care will be considered an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
- A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.

Pay: £23,400.00-£23,753.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship

Physical Setting:

- Care home
- Day centre
- Homecare
- Hospice
- Live-in
- Sheltered housing

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work days:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reading RG30 1EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AEL2025
Expected start date: 31/01/2025

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