Care Support Worker

Locations available: Havering

Rate: £9.00 - £10.00 per hour + travel time

Job Type: zero hour  

Hours: Flexible Days between 7am and 10pm weekdays must work 1 day at alternative weekends

Here at TuVida we have an amazing opportunity for a Care Support Worker to join us in the Havering area.

We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and positive attitude towards working in the health and social care industry. We want someone who is professional, but more importantly approachable and amiable.

TuVida are committed to the safeguarding of our staff and clients. All positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references

What will you be doing as a Care Support Worker?

• To provide help and relieve stress for:
• The carer of a person with a disability living in their own home, in order to prevent a breakdown in care.
• In exceptional circumstances a person with a disability who may live alone.
• To provide support services at one of TuVidas day care or club provision.

Duties include:

• Assisting and promoting personal care
• Assist with mobility and transfers, using correctly any specialised equipment provided.
• Preparation and assistance with light meals as required.
• Administer only the medication as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner under the direction of the Care, Quality Compliance Officer.
• Accompany as required outside the home.
• Assist with therapeutic programmes, these having been designed under medical direction as advised by the relevant professionals and under the direction of the Manager.
• Provide a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help.
• Provide emotional support to the family as part of a caring team.

Why work for TuVida?

We are a forward thinking, growing charity who are constantly taking on new services but also looking at ways to improve existing services. We work directly with over 1000 carers and the people they care for in their homes, and many more through group activities and advice and guidance. Supporting people of all ages and disabilities with the essential support they need including; , providing carers with essential breaks from the stresses of caring, personal care services in the home and domestic support.

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• 35p per mile paid for fuel
• A fully paid DBS check
• A unique training programme which will equip you with the skills you need to deliver excellent care
• Care certificate training and further NVQ qualifications opportunities
• A competitive company pension if you earn over £10,000
• Access to your own online roster
• Work mobile phone, equipped with work email
• Employee assistance programme which gives advice and support with work or personal issues