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Care Assistant

£25.18k per annum
Full-time

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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Colchester, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The care home emphasises on Dementia and Mental health care, and also has skills to care for younger people with dementia in an annex adjacent to the main home

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent**

As the Support Worker your key duties include:

  • Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
  • Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
  • Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
  • Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

  • Have a genuine desire to care for others
  • A good team player
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.45 per hour and the annual salary is £25,178.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on night shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

  • Pension scheme
  • Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
  • Enhanced rates for bank holidays
  • Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
  • Paid breaks
  • Uniform provided
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Costs for an enhanced DBS
  • Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4239

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Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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