Job Title: Care Assistant

Salary: Hourly rate of £13.15

Location: North Kensington, London

No Experience Required – Full Training Provided

Zero Hour Contract – Part-time and Full-time hours available

Health Vision follows the ‘outcomes’ model of care, where specific goals and desired outcomes are planned, with the input from the Service User, at the beginning of a care package. Delivery of care is always undertaken with these outcomes in mind, with regular feedback from carers essential in monitoring the progress of the Service User.

Your role will be to carry out assigned tasks to provide general household assistance, personal care and companionship for clients in their homes. This role is performed in accordance with the Employee Handbook and Health Vision’s policies and procedures. 

Benefits

• Free Induction and ongoing paid training 
• Loyalty Bonuses
• £250 'recommend a friend' bonus
• Paid NVQ diploma in Health & Social Care
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free Uniform

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To provide care and support for the client at home
• To maintain professional standards of care and behaviour at all times, and to promote Health Vision in a positive manner
• To document and maintain clear and accurate records of care given
• To advise your Care Team Supervisor (CTS) or Co-ordinator of any incidents or situations that cause concern or threaten client or carer safety
• To provide prescribed care that has been instructed/shown by the CTS
• Once work has been assigned, plan your journey and allow plenty of time to get there
• Be patient and sensitive to the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Have an awareness of the responsibilities related to maintaining client and organisation confidentiality.

The Support Worker reports directly to the Care Coordinator, with serious issues to be raised to the Registered care Manager.

It is the responsibility of the Support Worker to report any changes or alterations of care or the condition of the client and or working environment.

The Support Worker is responsible and accountable for their actions and the care that they provide to clients.

Position Requirements:

• Need to be mature and responsible with a friendly helpful manner
• Ability to work in clients’ homes
• Need to be practical, punctual, tidy and able to follow instructions
• Motivation and ability to organise own time
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to being sensitive to the needs of other cultures

If you are looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference to the lives of others, then please APPLY online with your most up to date CV. 

Health Vision is an equal opportunity employer. Health Vision is dedicated to creating a workforce that is as diverse as the people that make up each of our boroughs. All people are welcome to apply, regardless of their social background, religion, age, race, gender, or disability.

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