Care Worker
| Posting date: | 28 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.6 to £13.86 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2024 |
| Location: | NR1 1EF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Support Matters |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NRCW280624-43367 |
Summary
~ Please note: Home Support Matters is currently unable to offer sponsorship opportunities and you must be based within the UK in the Norfolk/Suffolk area. ~
Norwich – Care Worker.
We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our Care Team in and around the Norwich Area.
As a valued member of our Care Team in Norwich you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits, such as.
• £750 Government Incentive payment if new or returning to care. (Subject to Terms and Conditions)
• Paid Mileage: You’ll be compensated for your mileage at 42p per mile.
• Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected and organised with a company mobile phone, loaded with the apps you’ll need to carry out your role.
• Full PPE provided: Your safety is our priority, so we’ll ensure you have all the necessary protective equipment.
• Earn £100 for referring a friend to our recruitment team (Subject to Terms & Conditions).
• Free Uniform: Feel professional and comfortable in your Home Support Matters branded uniform.
• Paid Holiday: Enjoy well deserved time off with Paid Holiday Allowance.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Grow and advance your career with clear career pathways and personal development opportunities.
• Flexible Hours: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. (0-hours contracts as standard with the ability to apply for a guaranteed hours contract. Block Shift Contracts availability).
Please note that this position may require working evening, weekends and holidays based on client needs.
Why Home Support Matters?
Colleagues Matters: We are enthusiastic about being there for our colleagues. We support our Care Workers by providing them with on-going support and development opportunities.
I Matter: We are passionate about individuals; respecting their dignity, valuing diversity and committed to equality. We support people to be in control of their lives.
You Matter: We provide our care workers with a range of tools to ensure their mental health and well-being are supported, we provide access to the Norfolk Support Line & We also have in-house mental health first aiders, who are always happy to chat.
About the role:
As a member of our amazing Care Team in Norwich, your responsibilities will include…
• Personal Care: Supporting our customers with all aspects of their personal hygiene.
• Meal Preparation: Supporting our customers nutritional needs.
• General Domestic: Tasks like shopping visits, cleaning, etc.
• Administering Medication: As well as other more complex interventions based on your training level.
• Completion of accurate records such as Care logs and Medication Administration Records.
• Delegated Healthcare Tasks: With additional tasks such as:
• Supporting skin integrity and wound healing by changing dressings.
• Supporting a person’s nutrition using a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy).
• Supporting a person to manage their diabetes through insulin administration monitoring.
A Valid Driving Licence & Access to your own vehicle is essential for this role, as you will be providing essential care and support to our customers in and around the Norwich Area.
Whilst having previous experience in the Care Industry is great, its not essential, you will join our 6-day paid induction programme, providing you with a fully funded care certificate and all the essential skills & knowledge required to be an incredible Care Worker.
Are you ready to begin your fulfilling career with Home Support Matters, apply now, and become an essential part of our Care Team making a difference in the lives of others.
If you would like to make an application via email, please send you CV and any other relevant information to Recruitment@homesupportmatters.org.uk.
We look forward to meeting you.