Support Worker

Support Worker - Plymouth, Saltash, Callington

* Encourage and maintain independent living through person-centred care

* Support the development of daily living activities and tasks

* Help with the development of new skills

* Build strong relationships with service users, family members and encourage new friendships

* Encourage integration and participation within the local community

What you will do

As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include; assisting with person-centred day-to-day tasks, helping with clinical requirements, social activities and any other additional services that will enable dignified and independent living.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, positive and ready for the occasional challenge.

You'll get

* Salary of up to £13.83/hr including holiday pay

* Agreed mileage payments for most clients

* Free criminal record check (DBS) and uniform

* 24-hour clinical support through a dedicated central team

* Flexi Pay- you can decide when you want to be paid. Submit your timesheets by 5pm and be paid up to 50% of the value of your shift the very same day!

What you need to apply

* The right to live and work in the UK

* At least 3 months' previous care experience

* Certification in a practical Moving and Handling course in the last 12 months

* Have access to a smartphone, with internet access to manage your rotas

* Access to your own vehicle is desirable, but not mandatory

If you have a NVQ2 / SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or currently work in a care assistant job you could be fast tracked through our recruitment process.

Apply today

Your Team

Located on the south Devon coast, Newcross Healthcare's Plymouth branch allows Newcross Healthcare to provide the South Devon and North Cornwall region with qualified nurses, care workers and care assistants.

A young Charles Darwin left Plymouth Barbican on The Beagle in 1831