Health Care Support Worker

Health Care Support Workers Needed for our Learning Disabilities Scheme- Full Time

Salary: £11.00-£13.50 p/h - Depending on Experience

Location: High Wycombe (HP11 Area)

Role: Full-time- 37.5 Hours (per week)

This role would preferably be for females.

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference in the lives of people living in Supported accommodation?

We are looking for calm, resourceful, and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our teams. You will provide person-centred care and support to tenants, enabling them to manage their health needs, build life skills, promote healthy lifestyles, and engage in educational, vocational and leisure activities. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a framework of positive behavioural support, building confidence, self-esteem, hope and positive coping skills. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and risk management plans and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

Must have intermediate computer skills and be computer literate. Must have experience in working with challenging behaviour.

You will be supporting clients with a Learning Disability including those who may have autism and complex health and behavioural needs. You will follow the care support plans for each service user/tenant with respect and dignity.

The job includes shift work (including weekends) and must have previous experience.

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder. The post may include other duties and responsibilities not specified here. It is also likely that changes may be required from time to time.

Opportunity and exciting Benefits.

• £100 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Carer of the Month Rewards
• Free Training & NVQs
• Free Confidential Well-being Services
• Store Discounts – Blue Light Card
• Career Progression
• Double Pay on Christmas Day
• 1.5 times pay on Bank Holidays
• Guaranteed Hour ContractsPaternity/Maternity Pay
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension

Applicants will be expected to apply for an enhanced disclosure with DBS (CRB) and provide references.

We fully endorse career development and have a great reputation for rewarding our staff. Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave and significant opportunities for learning and development and the opportunity to make a difference in how Care Assist Ltd evolves in the coming years.

Please note: We will not consider overseas applications at this point in time

Contact:

www.careassistuk.net

0203 582 3245

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to 37.5 hours per week (full time)?
• Can you commute to High Wycombe?
• This is a full time role. We are currently not accepting 20 hours visa. Do you have a 20 hours student visa?
• We don’t offer sponsorship, do you require sponsorship?

Experience:

• personal care: 1 year (preferred)
• working in a learning disability service: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location