Job Title: Care Worker / Support Worker
Location: Portsmouth (and surrounding areas)
Salary: up to £17.00 p/h
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Duration: Part Time and Full Time Hours available depending on preference
Morecare Support Services are one of the top care agencies in Hampshire and provide the highest quality care possible for the people we support. We supply to a variety of services throughout Hampshire including elderly, learning disability, residential, nursing homes and day centres. We are seeking motivated and reliable carers.
We supply to care services across Portsmouth and Fareham (and surrounding areas). Most services are within each distance of transport links, therefore being a driver is not essential.
The role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to enter the care sector and for experienced Care Workers / Support Workers to join a reputable business that encourages career progression and offers great rates of pay.
Staff have the opportunity to work the majority of their hours within a single service or work across a variety of services, whichever they prefer.
Varying shift times and flexible working are available across the services; including early, late, mid-shift and nights (both waking and sleep-in night shifts). Monday-Friday, weekends, holidays. Depending on the different services the start and finish times can vary slightly.
The hourly rate is dependent upon the service the candidates choose to be working their shifts.
- Candidates could work for 10 different services and have 10 different rates, ranging from £8.91 up to £17 allowing candidates to have more control over their earnings and find areas that suit their expertise.
- Candidates will usually receive higher rates of pay for nights, weekends, banks holidays, etc.
Benefits:
- Flexible, regular shifts to suit your availability
- Free uniform and ID
- Pension
- Holiday pay
- Ability to update your availability and book your own shifts using our free smartphone app, Planday
- 24/7 support from our expert team
- Opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Discounted train travel
- Higher rates for own car drivers
- Bonus of up to £500 for colleague referral scheme
Testimony from a former MoreCare Support Employee:
“I have been a long-term employee of morecare Support Services. I love the flexibility of working for an agency, as it works around me. I have always been offered the hours and days I am available and am always happy with the homes I provide care too. I have made so many new friends since working here. The management are always friendly and approachable, and always welcome us in for a cup of tea and chat.”
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Providing the highest standard of care at all times, supporting people with all aspects of personal care where required, promoting as much independence as possible. Personal care may include washing / bathing, dressing, supporting to use toilet.
- Helping people to shop for items they wish to buy including their clothes, personal items and food, this may include completing shopping lists and menu planning. Also supporting to prepare meals as required.
- Helping people to maintain their home, completing housework including cleaning and laundry.
- Supporting people to manage their own money.
- Supporting people with activities they enjoy, including shopping, exercise, cinema, crafts, walks, swimming and many others.
- Providing companionship and emotional support to people.
- Working with a variety of service users ranging from older adults, the physically disabled and individuals with learning disabilities.
- Understanding and addressing individual needs in terms of age, gender, race, sexuality and disability, and meeting specific cultural and religious needs.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A minimum of 3 months experience in care services
- Enhanced DBS Certificate and subscribed to the Update Service
- Certification or proof of mandatory training
- Have experience within the care sector an NVQ / Diploma in Care would be an advantage
- Willing to work weekends and shift work
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be conscientious, motivated and have a caring approach to provide the best support possible
- Be flexible and reliable
- Drivers Preferred but not essential
Info:
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines all interviews and employment checks are done while complying with regulations and precautions, undertaking phone interviews instead of face-to-face.
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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 may also be considered for this role.
