Residential Support Worker- Hailsham
Care at Home Services is a long-standing family run care company, providing domiciliary care through our Care branches, located across Kent and Sussex. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding levels of home care to our many clients within their local communities, and in nurturing our staff to reach their full potential.
Set up as Independent Living facilities, our Extra Care units provide a safe and caring living environment for the residents, leaving them free to come and go as they please. Our staff are on hand to support them with their daily living requirements. Bentley Grange consists of 18 one-bedroom apartments and 27 two-bedroom apartments, designed for over 60s who may need support with day-to-day living.
We are now looking to recruit new Care staff to work a variety of shift patterns – these include alternate weekends and 7am-2pm, 2pm-10pm working hours on a full or part-time basis.
The role itself is varied, you must be willing to provide the following:
· Assist with all personal care needs – washing/dressing/toileting
· Medication Support
· Meal Preparation
· Light Domestic duties/shopping when required
· Social and Emotional Support – to include Community outings
· Any additional tasks as needed
You will need to offer:
· Commitment and compassion to the clients and the role itself
· Deliver the highest standard of care, ensuring dignity and respect is shown at all times
· Allow the clients to remain as independent as possible and actively encourage this
· Enjoy working in both a team environment and alone
· Reliability and punctuality
As a direct employee, we will provide:
· Competitive rates of pay – above industry average in most locations
· 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
· Free Uniform and Free DBS
· Paid In House training and Shadowing
· Funded development – NVQ 2, 3 and further training, internal promotions are encouraged and supported
· Flexible working patterns, a few hours a week to full time positions on a pre-planned rota
· Refer a Friend Scheme
· Earlypay Scheme
· Free Employee Counselling and Support service, Access to Mental Health First Aider
· Access to Blue Light Card
· Years of Service Award
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REQUIRMENTS
- Right to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
- Full and valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Excellent level of English.
- Aged 18+.
- Be willing to undertake a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you feel you meet the criteria for our Extra-Care Support Worker role, apply today. Our Recruitment team can be contacted on 01892 531675 and are ready to take your call!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.50-£12.75 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work alternate weekends?
Work Location: In person