Job Title: Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant
Location: Gloucester
Salary: Up to £10.22 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time; shift patterns 7am – 3pm and 3pm – 10pm with waking nights also required
A bit about us:
At Holmleigh Care we passionately believe that, whenever at all possible, care should mean progression. We have an excellent track record and many examples of successfully helping those people we support to achieve greater levels of independence and wellbeing in their lives.
We offer a positive approach to support and person centred planning is at the heart of everything we do. We know we achieve the best possible outcomes for our Service Users, when they are placed at the very centre of their care and support planning, ensuring they feel fully involved with all aspects of their support.
The Position:
Holmleigh Care is going through a very exciting growth period, and as such we are recruiting Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant positions within the Gloucestershire area.
Within our Services you will be supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, behaviours of concern, physical disabilities, mental health, epilepsy and complex needs, in a person-centred way.
We aim to support our service users with daily tasks and activities, some in their own accommodation and some in residential settings. Tasks may include preparing food, supervising and assisting with budgeting, cleaning and other domestic tasks. Personal care may also be required for our less able clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a high quality and reliable support service
- Personalise the service to the needs of each individual in line with their goals and aspirations as detailed in their support plan
- Safely promote and encourage independence, choice and community inclusion
- Always respect that you are supporting the person within their own home
- Supporting those with learning disabilities and/or autism to live a good life that focuses on choice, independence and equal opportunity, whether this be within our residential homes or supported living services
- Holmleigh care are committed to ensuring that the REACH standards are at the core of its supported living services
The Candidate:
- Have a caring and respectful approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Genuine desire to help and ability to relate to people
- Be consistent in their performance and punctuality
- Have patience, sensitivity, and a sense of humour
- Successful Support Worker candidates must have a genuine interest in working in domiciliary care environment
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV/Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Carer, Support Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Helper, Care Assist, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, NVQ2, will all be considered.
