Care Worker
Overview
At SureCare Merton & Wandsworth, we have exciting opportunities for people to join our growing team of dedicated and compassionate care workers, who can promote well-being, choice and dignity to those who really deserve it.
Pay
From £12.20 to £24.40
Working Hours
Flexible hours. Morning to evening, weekdays or weekends.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days per year (pro-rata)
- Time and a half pay for Bank Holidays
- Paid travel time and mileage allowance between calls
- Opportunities for pay increases
- Loyalty bonuses
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Career progression encouraged
- Blue Light Card, which gives access to online and high street discounts
- Refundable DBS (subject to satisfactory completion of 3-month probationary period)
Role and Responsibilities
Our care workers will provide a range of care services for people in their own homes, including:
- Daily living assistance: Helping with a range of general support tasks around a client’s home;
- Personal care: Supporting clients with tasks like dressing, bathing, feeding and providing assistance for those with mobility issues;
- Medication support: Prompting and supervising clients to take regular medications, or administering medication to clients, in accordance with a client’s support plan;
- Daily reports/records: Complete daily care records in a clear and professional manner.
Previous experience in a care role is desired but not essential, as full training is provided to all successful candidates. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a range of transferable skills, including:
- Ability to think clearly and process information
- Commitment, dedication and attentiveness
- Good time-keeping
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- A positive and sociable attitude
- Good communication and English language skills
Full, clean, valid driver’s licence and access to own transport is desirable. In some cases, walkers/bicycle riders/public transport users may be accepted dependent on area.
Position will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, satisfactory references and evidence of right to work in the UK. Probationary period of 3 months will apply.
About SureCare Merton & Wandsworth
SureCare Merton & Wandsworth provides a range of care and support services for people in their own homes. While the majority of our services are delivered to older people, we also provide support for vulnerable people living with disabilities, mobility concerns and advanced care needs. Our service users rely on our committed, loyal, trustworthy, and friendly care workers to help them maintain their independence in their own homes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring individual to become part of our dedicated care team. This rewarding position requires an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who puts others at the heart of what they do.
For more information about this role, or to apply directly, please email a copy of your CV to enquiries@surecaremerton.co.uk or call us on 020 8079 7654
No closing date as recruitment is ongoing.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer
The Disability Confident scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we can recruit, train and retain employees who may have a disability. Being Disability Confident allows us to demonstrate that we recognise the value of any individual – regardless of their abilities – and how their talents can benefit our business.
