Support Worker / Care Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per year

Are you looking for an empowering and rewarding career where you can help people to lead their most independent lives?

Total Community Care are part of the City and County Healthcare Group in are currently looking to expand their fantastic team of Support Workers/ Care Assistants in your area.

You’ll either be an enthusiastic person with plenty of patience looking for a career change to bring new life and experiences into our service or you’ll be an experienced Support Worker/ Care Assistant with a background in complex, emotional or behavioural settings looking for a change and wanting to be part of a team that will make a difference to young people or Adults with complex needs to give them new opportunities in their life both at home and in the community.

We support all difference types of people with Motor Neurone Disease, Muscular dystrophy, Spinal Cord, acquired brain injuries and other complex needs that may include a physical disability, who would like support either on a 24-hour basis within their own homes or to access the community on daily basis dependent on their needs and wishes.

You’ll get a fully paid induction with ongoing Nurse led training and support from a dedicated Manager plus the opportunity to undertake a qualification in health and social care funded by City and County plus so much more when you join.

Position available with City & County healthcare

Role – Support worker 

Location– Stamford 

Pay- Days Mon- Sun £26,000 & Bank holiday £22.00

Mon – Sun Waking Night £11.00 & Bank holiday £22.00

Hours – Bank & part time contracted hours considered 

Shifts available –0930-1345 and 1715-2130

The Role

This role involves supporting a client in their own home who has a Mitochondrial disorder a rare metabolic disorder, you will be working within the principles of person-centred support, enabling development and inclusion in their everyday lives within their home and wider community. The work is varied & you will be taking the client out for social outings in the community. You’ll be supporting the service user with some general household chores such as cooking, laundry, and delivering personal care (assisting with bathing, toileting and feeding).

Benefits

• Nurse led training and support
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Guaranteed hours – permanent contracts available
• Opportunities to develop and gain recognised qualifications 
• DBS paid by the company

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the care industry – if this sounds of interest, simply click Apply!