Support / Care Worker (Full and Part-Time Opportunities Available)
Location
Launceston, Cornwall | United Kingdom
Job description
Support / Care Worker (Full and Part-Time Opportunities Available)
Salary: Up to £13.25/£24,000 FTE
Bowden Derra Park - Near Launceston, Cornwall
Are you a compassionate and caring individual? Are you seeking the perfect role to kickstart your career in social care? If so, look no further! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team.
Not only will you go home each day with the satisfaction of making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, but you’ll also receive extensive training and be supported to obtain professional qualifications!
We are now looking for multiple Support / Care Workers to join our team in Launceston on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis, working up to four shifts per week (with additional shifts available).
You could work a mix of early (7:15 am - 7:15 pm) and late (9:00 am - 9:00 pm) shifts on a two week rolling rota. Shifts on week one will be on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, and week two will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We can also accept part-time applicants working any combination of these days as well as one day on the weekend.
About You and The Role
Although no previous experience is required, it would be great if you had some care experience, either caring for a family member or within the care sector. If not, no worries! We just ask that you’re compassionate and friendly, with a great sense of humour and a desire to help others! You’ll also need access to a car due to our rural location.
As a Support / Care Worker, you will deliver an exceptional quality of care to our residents with learning disabilities.
You’ll provide companionship to our residents, supporting them to enjoy a range of fun activities and lives as independently as they can, from baking and crafts in the home to shopping, walks and cinema trips in the local community.
Additionally, you’ll assist with housekeeping and personal care and ensure to keep accurate, up to date notes.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check.
The Benefits
- Pension
- Loyalty bonus of up to £500 (after appropriate service)
- Comprehensive training and opportunities to obtain professional qualifications
- Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme
- Fully supported in your role – on-site management and 24/7 on-call
- Wellbeing and support schemes
- Relaxed working atmosphere
- Discounted meals
- Access to a range of retail discounts
- Free Parking
About Us
Established in 1982, Bowden Derra Park is an independently owned provider of outstanding care services for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties.
Based near Launceston, we offer landscaped gardens, historic and modern facilities and access to local lakes and beaches, which provides a peaceful and relaxing environment for our clients and their families.
Other organisations may call this role Care Assistant, Carer, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Assistant, or Personal Care Assistant.
Webrecruit and Bowden Derra Park are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to embark on a rewarding opportunity where you’ll make a positive impact on the lives of our residents as a Support / Care Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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