We are recruiting carers/support workers to work in the Derby and surrounding areas.
Would you like a career in Care, are you a motivated individual who would like to work in the community and support vulnerable adults to lead an independent life.
If you have a passion for care and are looking to care for people from different backgrounds and disabilities then this is the opportunity for you.
Make a difference in vulnerable adult's lives
Empower them to lead an independent life
Full training provided
Experience in care is desirable but not required
Key Responsibilities of a Care Worker/Care Assistant/ Support Worker:
To demonstrate skill and imagination in helping service user’s deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour or physical health.
To encourage and support each service user to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include personal care.
To use initiative and imagination in helping service users succeed at familiar tasks.
Skills & Experience of a Care Worker/ Care Assistant/ Support Worker:
It is an advantage if you have some experience of working with elderly people, and people with physical health problems and/or learning disabilities/Autism. You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to carry out instructions, maintain confidentiality and accurately record basic physical observations.
Qualifications of a Care Worker/Care Assistant/Support Worker:
NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care is desired, however, full training is provided on the job.
Key attributes of a Care Worker/Care Assistant/Support Worker:
Good Communicators
Genuine care for others
Good timekeepers
Perform well under pressure
Flexible
Ability to understand what the role entails
Ability to follow instructions
• Hold a current driving license and have their own transport (Not essential)
Client groups, you will be working with:
Complex Care Needs
Dementia
Elderly
Stroke victims
Learning disabilities.