Support Worker / Care Assistant – Care for the Elderly – £22,607 Excellent benefits This is an opportunity for a Support Worker / Care Assistant to join an independent, beautiful and historic care home for the elderly in the City of London. It is not only a home to some wonderful retired residents, who have a caring and friendly nature, but also has such a wealth of history and stunning facilities. It is all set in lovely gardens, beautiful buildings, etc. and really friendly and caring staff. This is a rare opportunity, which many people have wanted to join, with the chance to work with some wonderful people in a beautiful setting. The Care Assistant / Support Worker will have an outgoing and bubbly personality, with a warm and caring approach to residents, who are elderly and need the support of a positive person. SALARY ETC: £22,607 City of London Permanent, full-time 40-hours a week on a rota basis, covering a range of shifts. Will be on an 8-week rolling rota which will include 3 full weekends out of 8 and one Sunday morning every 8 weeks. Will be days shifts only. Excellent benefits great holiday allowance life insurance pension REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 6 months recent care of supporting older people and those with age related illness (such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease) Must have worked in a residential care home for the elderly NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent Excellent written and verbal communication skills Friendly, caring, and bubbly personality, who is flexible and approachable Knowledge of basic care and support Able to cover shift patterns You must be fully vaccinated against Covid Must have right to work in the UK DUTIES TO INCLUDE: To do what ever activities they would like to undertake every day, with the aim of making each day the best it could possibly be To maintain the pensioners existing skills and develop new ones To help them live the life they want to lead, make decisions, take appropriate risks and have as many choices about their lives as possible To access facilities in the local community and take part in activities outside of their residents, including appointments To look after their home, cooking, shopping, keeping it clean, tidy and safe To look after their health and help them take medication With personal care (e.g. washing, bathing, shaving, going to the toilet, moving and handling), when required To achieve their ambitions as set out in their care/support plans To assist Pensioners to manage their money How to Apply Email Andy