Job Opportunity: Care Support Worker – Nights

Hours of Duty:  31.5 Hours – To be worked over 3 nights between the hours of 20:00 and 08:00, on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.

GP Care Services is a forward thinking, passionate and innovative local organisation based in Rochdale delivering high quality Health, Social and Community Care. Exciting opportunities have arisen to work in a residential dementia facility based in Rochdale.

Job Role:

GP Care Services are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Care Support Workers to assist in the provision of individual personal care and support to residents having regard to their rights, privacy, dignity, choice, fulfilment, independence and confidentiality. You will provide a stimulating environment which encourages and enables residents to maximise their skills and abilities and retain their independence for as long as possible.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working with a variety of dementia conditions within a care setting
• To undertake relevant training and NVQ level 2 in the care sector
• To follow instructions as identified in care plans/risk assessments
• To communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
• Ability to work as part of a team & use your own initiative

Desirable Attributes:

• Qualifications- NVQ level 2 in Care or Health and Social Care qualification.

What’s in it for me?

• We will train and support you
• You will have a chance to work with and learn from professionals in the field
• We encourage career progression
• You will receive an enhanced payment for Bank Holidays
• You will have access to a good pension scheme
• You will have access occupational sick pay after your 6 month probation

TO APPLY:

Download and complete the application form; www.gpcareservices.co.uk and send to GP Care Services Ltd, The Willows, Fieldway, off Broad Lane, Rochdale OL16 4PP or email gpcare.services@nhs.net

Appointment to this post will be subject to a criminal record and background checks