Support Worker

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Hire Ground Ltd Full time

_**Support Worker / Care Assistant - Care for the Elderly - £24,500 + Excellent benefits**_

This is an opportunity for a Support Worker / Care Assistant to join an independent, beautiful and historic care home for the elderly in the City of London. It is not only a home to some wonderful retired residents, who have a caring and friendly nature,but also has such a wealth of history and stunning facilities. It is all set in lovely gardens, beautiful buildings, etc. and really friendly and caring staff. This is a rare opportunity, which many people have wanted to join, with the chance to work withsome wonderful people in a beautiful setting.

The Care Assistant / Support Worker will have an outgoing and bubbly personality, with a warm and caring approach to residents, who are elderly and need the support of a positive person.

**SALARY ETC**:

- £11.80ph / £24,544pa
- 40-hours a week on a rota basis, covering a range of shifts.
- Optional overtime available if interested.
- You will mainly be working days = Will be on an 8-week rolling rota which will include 3 full weekends out of 8 and one Sunday morning every 8 weeks. Shifts include; 7:30am to 3:00pm, 2:30pm to 9:30pm, 8:00am to 8:00pm at weekends and occasionaly in theweek when needed. You will however be asked to cover one night shifts a week, which is 8/9pm to 8am
- City of London
- Permanent, full-time
- Excellent benefits + great holiday allowance + life insurance + pension

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must have at least 6 months recent care of supporting older people and those with age related illness (such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease)
- Must have worked in a residential care home for the elderly
- NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Friendly, caring, and bubbly personality, who is flexible and approachable
- Knowledge of basic care and support
- Able to cover shift patterns
- You must be fully vaccinated against Covid
- Must live and have the right to work in the UK, as they are not able to provide sponsorship.

**DUTIES TO INCLUDE**:

- To do what ever activities they would like to undertake every day, with the aim of making each day the best it could possibly be
- To maintain the pensioners existing skills and develop new ones
- To help them live the life they want to lead, make decisions, take appropriate risks and have as many choices about their lives as possible
- To access facilities in the local community and take part in activities outside of their residents, including appointments
- To look after their home, cooking, shopping, keeping it clean, tidy and safe
- To look after their health and help them take medication
- With personal care (e.g.washing, bathing, shaving, going to the toilet, moving and handling), when required
- To achieve their ambitions as set out in their care/support plans
- To assist Pensioners to manage their money

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