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Location:
Taunton
Pay Rate:
£16.50 days £11.44 sleeping nights
Shifts Available:
08:00 - 20:00 | 20:00 - 08:00
What We Offer
Access to driving license and vehicle required
Total Community Care is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
What You’ll Get
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Pension scheme
- Paid annual leave
- Refer a friend scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Enhanced DBS check
UNIQUE SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY IN Taunton
Is your life all work and no balance?
Do you want to feel a real sense of personal fulfilment by making a positive difference to someone’s life? You’ll be joining a team supporting a Gentleman with a spinal cord injury who never allows the fact that he is a full-time wheelchair user to limit his ambition to live life to the full. From supporting him with his rehabilitation through daily physio and exercise programmes to supporting daily activities and trips out.
You are a caring, reliable and flexible person who relishes variety. No need for relevant qualifications or experience - full training will be given, including shift shadowing and support from team mates.
Qualifications
You don’t need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion, and resilience as we provide full nurse-led training.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Company Description
Location:
Taunton
Pay Rate:
£16.50 days £11.44 sleeping nights
Shifts Available:
08:00 - 20:00 | 20:00 - 08:00
What We Offer
Access to driving license and vehicle required
Total Community Care is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
What You’ll Get
UNIQUE SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY IN Taunton
Is your life all work and no balance?
Do you want to feel a real sense of personal fulfilment by making a positive difference to someone’s life? You’ll be joining a team supporting a Gentleman with a spinal cord injury who never allows the fact that he is a full-time wheelchair user to limit his ambition to live life to the full. From supporting him with his rehabilitation through daily physio and exercise programmes to supporting daily activities and trips out.
You are a caring, reliable and flexible person who relishes variety. No need for relevant qualifications or experience - full training will be given, including shift shadowing and support from team mates.
Qualifications
You don’t need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion, and resilience as we provide full nurse-led training.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Location:
Taunton
Pay Rate:
£16.50 days £11.44 sleeping nights
Shifts Available:
08:00 - 20:00 | 20:00 - 08:00
What We Offer
Access to driving license and vehicle required
Total Community Care is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
What You’ll Get
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Pension scheme
- Paid annual leave
- Refer a friend scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Enhanced DBS check
UNIQUE SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY IN Taunton
Is your life all work and no balance?
Do you want to feel a real sense of personal fulfilment by making a positive difference to someone’s life? You’ll be joining a team supporting a Gentleman with a spinal cord injury who never allows the fact that he is a full-time wheelchair user to limit his ambition to live life to the full. From supporting him with his rehabilitation through daily physio and exercise programmes to supporting daily activities and trips out.
You are a caring, reliable and flexible person who relishes variety. No need for relevant qualifications or experience - full training will be given, including shift shadowing and support from team mates.
Qualifications
You don’t need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion, and resilience as we provide full nurse-led training.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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