Social Care Worker

Location

Walsall, West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

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A fantastic new opportunity awaits! With great benefits, training and mentoring for the right candidates! 

Company benefits*:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay up to £11.28 inclusive of travel allowance for walkers, up to £11.78 for drivers (use of own vehicle) inclusive of travel allowance.
• Travel allowance between calls
• Company Pension
• Extensive training and Care Certificate*
• Recommend-a-friend / customer incentives*
• Long-term career development
• Flexible hours*

What we're looking for:

We are looking for people who have a caring nature and a commitment to providing a high standard of care and support to adults within the community to establish and maintain daily living skills to maximise independence. The ideal candidates will be empathetic, compassionate, trustworthy, caring, respectful and resilient whilst being reliable and positive.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! 

What you'll be doing:

Every day, you'll be making a difference working with adults for the provision of community-based adult services in the borough of Walsall, providing support to both males and females. Providing personal care such as washing, dressing, changing, preparing meals, mobility assistance, escorting duties, etc. Providing support service and support with outings for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues.

Candidate must be flexible to work on a rota basis over a 7-day period including weekends and/or evenings. Morning shifts can start between 6 am and end at 3 pm. Evening shifts start at 3 pm and finish between 10 pm and 11 pm. Flexibility is essential to the job role and times above may vary.

Desirable traits:

Training and experience equivalent to Level 2 in Health and Social Care would be beneficial. Non-drivers will be considered if they are willing to travel to care visits independently.

Experience or qualification of working with autism, learning disabilities and dementia would be desirable. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer.  The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service), a minimum of two satisfactory references and the completion of any training, if deemed necessary. If you fail to declare previous cautions and/or convictions, this may affect your application.

Previous applicants need not apply.

*Subject to terms and conditions. Please contact us for further details.

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