Job Details

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA003990
Company Name: Protea Care Homes
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Bushey, South Oxhey, Watford
Type of Care Provider: Supported Living
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment , Substance Misuse , Epilepsy , Neurological Conditions
Pay/Salary: £11.44 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Up to 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:00 - 15:00 / 15:00 - 22:00 / 08:00 - 16:00 / 11:00 - 19:00 + Every 3rd Weekend Off
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

Protea Care Homes has several Supported Living services in Watford, South Oxhey and Bushey area and we are currently looking for Waking Night Support Workers.

We provide care in shared houses of 3-6 individuals aged 18 to 65 yrs with dual diagnoses and complex needs which require 24/7 support. The people we support need help with a variety of day-to-day tasks like weekly food shopping, budgeting, cooking, minimal personal care, day to day living skills, domestic chores etc.

Essentially, support with day-to-day life. We are passionate about supporting adults with a Learning Disability or Mental Health diagnosis, including behaviour that may occasionally challenge.

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

Free Parking
Pension Scheme

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

Herts Rewards (Vivup)
XO Student Discount
Access to TOTUM Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

And a lot more...

What does this Support Worker job involve?

Start each shift by signing the communication book and attending the verbal handover.
Tasks are based on the service diary and individual activity plans.
Daily tasks vary based on the individuals' activities, which can include domestic chores, budgeting, outings, etc.

These can be:

Appointments
Medication
Write daily reports
key working sessions
other activities

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

Qualifications and experience in health and social care are advantageous but not mandatory.