Vacancy overview

Vacancy Health Care Worker/Community Care Worker
Employer Nwando Care Ltd
Vacancy type Permanent paid job
Reference number Hea9511
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £11.50 - £14 per Hour
Hours 35.00
Published 19/02/2025
Closing date 20/04/2025

Description

We are seeking a compassionate Community Care Worker to join our team in providing personal care and ongoing daily support to the vulnerable in the community. 

Nwando Care is an organisation with a personal touch to home care seeing our own loved ones at the heart of care.

Therefore, our ethos and approach is to replicate the quality we want to see!

Duties

  • Provide personal care assistance to individuals requiring support in their daily activities.
  • Assist with breakfast, lunch and/or tea/dinner to the clients preferences!
  • TALK - we want carers willing to conversate, understand and have a chat with our elderly clients, as they are sometimes lonely and unable to see people multiple times per day.
  • Help with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
  • Support individuals with specific conditions - such as schizophrenia, Dementia, Autism, Learning disabilities and a variety of needs!

Essential criteria

Experience in the care sector is essential; however we support those who do not have any experience by training, shadowing, providing them with comprehensive inductions.
Previous experience in the UK - as our social care system is unique NOT ABROAD.
Knowledge of English language at an intermediate level.
Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, nationalities, culture and health conditions.
Ability to perform and complete the necessary training required.

Desirable criteria

Caring and supportive nature.
Good communication skills.
A valid driving licence with a car will be desirable.

Additional information

Full-time or Part-time Pay: £11.50-£14.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits package with 30 days (inclusive BH, pro rata for part-time employees, employee of the month award, best carer award- £500, blue light card discount and many more).

Expected hours: 35-40 hrs per week (for students up to 20 hrs subject to their eligibility)

Physical Setting: Homecare (domiciliary care) or supported living

Live-in Shift: 1-2 hours or longer

Morning, day or evening shift Workdays: Every weekend - Monday to Friday - No weekends


Weekends only Application question(s):

Do you have a legally binding restriction on your visa? (e.g. 20 hours limitations)

Do you have Home care experience (In the UK): 5 years (preferred)

Do you have Work authorisation in the United Kingdom (required)

Are you willing to travel? Field based; frequent travel required.

Work Location: On the road.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV to HR@nwandocare.co.uk

Documents

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