Care Worker - Kingfisher Court

Job Description

Care Worker - Kingfisher CourtStanground, Peterborough£10.40 Monday to Friday and £10.79 bank holidays and weekendsDescription:Our client requires dedicated and conscientious Care Workers to join their friendly team on a permanent basis at Kingfisher Court. Kingfisher Court is a stylish, high-quality extra care development with 79 apartments specially designed for the over 65s.Theyre seeking caring and compassionate individuals who enjoy interacting with seniors and assisting them with their daily living activities.As a Care Worker, you will work with vulnerable individuals to help them live their lives to the full. It is the ultimate people job. You are another persons lifeline and you are often the only professional they establish any sort of relationship with.Your daily routine will be as varied as the needs of people you are looking after. You will often be helping people to wash and dress, eat and drink, and go about their daily activities. You might be cooking for them or taking them shopping, or simply hoistingthem into a more comfortable position in bed.Requirements

• Previous experience in Care is not essential as full training will be provided
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• You will have a kind and caring nature, a serious commitment to work and a desire to work in an organisation where you can make a real difference to the everyday lives of people who need assistance.
• They will consider anyone who has an interest in the following: Care, Care Worker, Healthcare Worker, Care Support Worker, Care Home, Care Assistant, Care Support Assistant, Personal Care, Personal Assistant, Community Care, Domiciliary Care and SupportStaff

Shifts:3 positions available:A20-hour contract Monday - Sunday, either 7am - 2pm or 2pm - 10pm, working every other weekendB20-hour contract Monday - Sunday, either 7am - 2pm or 2pm - 10pm, working every other weekendC12-hour contract Weekend work - Every other weekend with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts during the weekBenefits:

• Competitive hourly rates offered - Monday - Friday £10.40ph
• Weekends and bank holidays £10.79ph
• Full training is given leading to a Certificate in Care
• Free uniform and DBS check
• A great pension scheme; They will double employees contribution up to a maximum of 10%. SHPS members will also benefit from Life Cover in the event of death in service. (T&C apply)
• Rewards benefit platform. Access to instant vouchers, cashback and reloadable gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme. 24-hour free counselling and legal advice
• Employees who have successfully passed their probationary period will be eligible to sign up for Westfield Health, which is a completely free service that gives you access to a range of health cash benefits and services. You will receive money back on arange of essential healthcare including new glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment and physiotherapy. If you have dependent children, they will also be covered on certain benefits up to the age of 22