Chorley -Care/Support Worker- Dementia Unit

Care Worker - £11.60-£12.10/hourChorley Full time / Part Time, PermanentOur fantastic client provides domiciliary care on a planned basis to the residents of a fantastic Retirement Village based in Chorley working alongside Social Services and on a private basis. The village, built in 2008, is a purpose built top quality retirement complex. The service, which has been awarded "Good" in all areas by CQC, is available for any resident who feels that they need a little extra support to continue to enjoy an independent lifestyle.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a school-leaver or student looking to start out?

Looking to change your career and enjoy a fresh challenge?

Want to return to work after a break because you're not ready to retire just yet?

Whatever stage you're at, we can help you build a varied, fulfilling career - making a positive difference to people's lives.

The Role:

Supporting with a range of care needs and enabling our service users to lead fulfilling lives including:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
• Assist with meals and drinks to support our resident's overall nutrition
• Contribute and support during activities
• Maintain and develop professional relations with families
• Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
• Assist with mobility and transferring safely e.g. from bed to chair
• Observe and record client's physical and emotional well-being reporting any changes

Pay & Hours:

• Rate of Pay - £11.60 per hour +50p/hour enhancement for nights
• Hours of Work - 12 -42 hours on a days or nights available
• Shift Pattern - Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)

About You:

• You should be naturally caring, passionate and committed to providing the best possible care
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have patience, communication and listening skills
• Have a positive attitude
• We provide full training so don't worry if you are new to the care sector, if you have the right qualities to care we would love to hear from you.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Be supported by our highly trained and dedicated team including Team Leaders, our Deputy and Registered Manager.
• Savings on your shopping - up to 8% in some retailers
• Refer a friend bonuses up to £200
• The company lottery - prizes up to £2000+
• Cycle to work scheme

The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide evidence of any Covid-19 vaccinations.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.