Care Assistant

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a passionate Support Worker to join a newly opening learning disabilities care home located in Beccles, Suffolk. This position is with a leading healthcare provider in the UK and focuses on supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors, including those under Mental Health Act provisions or released on Community Treatment Orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a vital role within the care team by promoting wellbeing and delivering top-quality care to residents.
• Support residents with daily tasks including personal care, hygiene assistance, outings, and companionship.
• Encourage independence and support vulnerable individuals in their daily routines and activities.
• Maintain precise and accurate records consistently.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Possess an NVQ/QCF Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (mandatory).
• Experience working in care settings is desirable.
• Capable team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment and genuine compassion towards caring for others.

Benefits and Terms

• Competitive pay at 13.45 per hour, amounting to an annual salary of 25,178.40 based on a 36-hour workweek.
• Permanent full-time position working daytime hours.
• Participation in a pension scheme.
• Comprehensive induction, paid training, and career progression opportunities.
• Enhanced pay rates during bank holidays.
• Employee recognition programs including Employee of the Month and company awards.
• Refer-a-friend scheme rewards.
• Funding for enhanced DBS checks.
• Long service awards and rewards.

Additional Information

This position requires dedication to high standards of care and teamwork in a specialized care environment. The role is based onsite in Beccles, England.