Care Assistant

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Support Worker to work in a brand new learning disabilities care home opening soon based in the Beccles, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers

This is a brand new service opening soon which specializes in supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors, including those who have been previously detained under the Mental Health Act or discharged from the hospital on a Community Treatment Order

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

As a 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:

• Proven experience of working in a care setting
• A good team player
• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• Good verbal and written communication skills

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.45 - £13.85 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on days or nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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

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