Care Worker
Overview
At SureCare Southend, we’re thrilled to offer exciting opportunities for individuals to join our expanding team of dedicated and compassionate care workers, who are committed to promoting well-being, choice, and dignity for those who truly deserve it.
Pay
From £13.00 – £17.50 per hour.
Working Hours
Full-time or part-time role.
Mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekend shift patterns available.
Candidates required to be flexible to cover different shifts and work every other weekend as a minimum.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days per year (pro-rata)
- Paid travel time between calls
- Opportunities for pay increase depending of qualifications
- Refer a friend bonus at £50
- Career progression encouraged, including access to NVQ/QCF qualifications
- Free uniform
- Blue Light Card, which gives access to online and high street discounts
Role and Responsibilities
Our care workers will provide a range of care services for people in their own homes, including:
- Daily living assistance: Helping with a range of general support tasks around a client’s home;
- Personal care: Supporting clients with tasks like dressing, bathing, feeding and providing assistance for those with mobility issues;
- Medication support: Prompting and supervising clients to take regular medications, or administering medication to clients, in accordance with a client’s support plan;
- Daily reports/records: Complete daily care records in a clear and professional manner.
Previous experience in a care role is desired but not essential, as full training is provided to all successful candidates.
Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a range of transferable skills, including:
- Ability to think clearly and process information
- Commitment, dedication and attentiveness
- Good time-keeping
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- A positive and sociable attitude
- Good communication and English language skills
Full, clean, valid driver’s licence and access to own transport is desirable. In some cases, walkers/bicycle riders/public transport users may be accepted dependent on area.
Position will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, satisfactory references and evidence of right to work in the UK.
Key Points
- Full, extensive and ongoing training – so previous experience is not essential
- Mentoring system in place and 24-hour support and advice
- Encouragement for career progression in our growing team
- Personal professional development encouraged including access to (NVQ/QCF) qualifications
- Flexible working patterns available – certain shift patterns required/alternate between mornings, afternoons and evenings/alternate weekends
About SureCare Southend
SureCare Southend offers a variety of care and support services for individuals in their own homes. While our primary focus is on serving older adults, we also help to vulnerable individuals living with disabilities, mobility challenges, and advanced care needs. Our service users depend on our committed, loyal, trustworthy, and friendly care workers to help them maintain their independence at home.
SureCare Southend provides a range of flexible working patterns, with both full-time and part-time positions available. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual to join our dedicated care team. The role is both rewarding and requires someone who is enthusiastic and dedicated, with a strong focus on putting others first.
For more information about this role, or to apply directly, please email a copy of your CV to enquiries@surecaresouthend.co.uk or call us on 01702 789 624