Care Assistant - SP2
Ongoing support workers are needed across Birmingham and Sandwell to work in elderly care settings on a full time 30 hour week basis.
Your new role
Your main role as a support worker will be ensuring the safety and comfort of service users. You will predominantly be working within elderly residential care homes, so as well as carry out tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home, you should also encourage service users to have confidence and high self-esteem, but most importantly for them to have fun.
You will be working with adults from a variety of backgrounds, with some having experienced trauma in the past. With this, behaviour can be challenging, and you will need to be adaptable. Despite the challenges, this will be a rewarding role.
What you'll need to succeedAt least 6 months experience in the last 2 years in similar settings
Experience and willingness to get involved and be a proactive member of the team, taking part in activities
Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour
Be passionate about support service users and giving them the best chances
Excellent communication both with service users and staff
What you'll get in returnCompetitive hourly pay
A dedicated consultant who will understand your needs and secure roles for you based on them
Flexible working options
Refer a friend scheme
Free training on our online portal
Opportunities to undertake permanent opportunities
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
#4660511 - Jade Moore