Job Opportunity: Willows at Home Care Support Worker

GP Care Services is a forward thinking, passionate and innovative local organisation based in Rochdale delivering high quality Health, Social and Community Care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our well established; highly respected, ‘The Willows at Home’ care team.

Job Role:

We are currently looking for Personal Assistants to assist our clients to remain in their own home, maintaining as much independence as possible.  The successful candidate(s) will provide a high level personal, physical and emotional care that can include all aspects of day-to-day activities, personal care and companionship. 

Essential Requirements:

• Passionate, enthusiastic, team player, responsive, integral and fun
• Experience of working in the care profession
• To undertake relevant training and complete a 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
• To document and record accurate information
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

Desirable Attributes:

• Qualifications – NVQ level 2 or 3 in Care or Health and Social Care qualification.

What’s in it for me?

• We will train and support you
• Self-employed or contracted
• You will have a chance to work with and learn from professionals in the field
• We encourage career progression
• We will try and accommodate hours to suit your needs
• You will receive an enhanced payment for Bank Holidays
• We will pay mileage
• You will have access to a good pension scheme
• You may have access to our occupational sick pay after completing a 6 month probation

For the full job description, click here.

TO APPLY:

Download and complete the application form; 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 (DBS).