Support Worker - Nights

Yellow Hat ,
Kent, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Support Worker - Nights Up to £25,459 (depending on experience) Standard working week: 48 hours (Part-time contracts available) Care home experience required If you're passionate about providing the very best care in a dementia care home setting, consider a move to our client's care homes, who provide expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care around the UK. What you'll be doing As a Support Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group Helping to maintain accurate records Undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff Generally promoting our residents' independence, choice, dignity and respect Deliver the very best standards of care What you'll need Some experience in a care environment A genuine desire to develop a career in this field Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement NVQ in Health and Social Care preferred Previous and extensive Dementia Care experience What we'll offer you in return A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development A health and well-being package available to all permanent employees giving access to 24/7 health lines along with online well-being tools Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on private dental Interest free travel ticket loans Free on-site parking Cycle to Work scheme We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44) Child care vouchers Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development Access to rewards, offers and discounts Hot meal provided on a 12 hour shift Uniform provided Pension and Life Assurance scheme available 20 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays Recognition schemes including Everyday Heroes and annual National Care Home Awards Yellow Hat UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.