Randstad Care
Are you an experienced support worker with the desire to take on a new challenge? If you are looking for a new opportunity to help and support those with learning disabilities and additional support needs, then this could be the job for you!
About the role:
This role involved promoting independence, dignity and well being of service users who have a variety of additional needs. Making a positive difference in the lives of those you are supporting, helping them with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration and being generally supportive to the service users. The role will require records to be kept up to date with accurate information. You will be able to work well with others and communicate with wider teams to ensure the highest standard of care is provided. You must be enthusiastic and resilient and take a genuine interest in helping people.
The working pattern can be flexible, with full time and part time roles available on a temporary basis. The shifts patterns can vary with day shifts and night shifts available.
About you:
- Have experience working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
- You are compassionate and caring towards other with a desire to help people
- You must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team liaising with wider teams to ensure the best level of care is provided
- Must b medication trained
- Be able to work under pressure and stay calm in stressful situations
- Have a strong ability to work independently and use your own initiative
Qualifications:
- SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or HNC in Social Care (Desirable)
- Full UK Driving License and access to vehicle (Essential)
- Minimum of 1 year UK experience in a similar role
- Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship not available)
What we provide:
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to free eLearning and training to develop your knowledge
- SSSC endorsement
- PVG updates
- Mobile app with additional shifts you can pick up as and when you choose to earn extra income
- We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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