Job Description

Job 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 care and support to individuals in various settings, including nursing homes, hospice care, and home care environments. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for our clients by assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and support to clients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients for any changes in health or behaviour. Assist with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring safety at all times. Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation. Maintain accurate records of client care and report any concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals. Implement behaviour management strategies as needed to support clients with specific needs. Collaborate with other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualised care plans. Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all clients.

Qualifications

Previous experience in senior care, home care, or childcare is preferred but not essential. Knowledge of first aid practices is advantageous. A background in nursing or experience working in a nursing home setting is beneficial. Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others are essential traits for this role. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by applying your skills as a Care Worker today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.00-12.15 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday Weekends only
Application question(s):

In addition to English, what other languages can you speak, read, or write at or above an intermediate level? Have you completed the care certificate ? Are you registered with the DBS Update Service ? If you're not already registered with the DBS Update Service, would you be willing to register upon obtaining a new DBS ? What is your notice period, and what is the earliest date you would be available to start working with us? Please specify the days and times you are available to work, as well as the total number of hours you can commit to each week. Why should we hire you ? Are you a kind and compassionate person? Please provide at least one example that demonstrates this quality. Are you willing and able to navigate and travel from one client's home to another using maps ? Your home postcode and council What is/are the name(s) of the care organisation(s) in the UK where you worked as a care worker? Please also specify the dates you were employed as a care worker at each organisation.
Experience:

care: 2 years (required)
Language:

,read, and write English at or above ESOL Entry Level 3 (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

London, Greater London (required)
Work Location: In person