Care Worker (Morning)

The company requires dedicated and conscientious Care Worker to join our friendly team on a permanent basis at Kingfisher Court. Kingfisher Court is a stylish, high-quality extra care development with 79 apartments specially designed for the over 65s.

We’re seeking caring and compassionate individuals who enjoy interacting with seniors and assisting them with their daily living activities.

As a Care Worker, you will work with vulnerable individuals to help them live their lives to the full. It is the ultimate ‘people job’. You are another person’s lifeline, and you are often the only professional they establish any sort of relationship with.

Your daily routine will be as varied as the needs of people you are looking after. You will often be helping people to wash and dress, eat and drink, and go about their daily activities. You might be cooking for them or taking them shopping or simply hoisting them into a more comfortable position in bed.

Previous experience in Care is not essential as full training will be provided

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to develop strong working relationships.

You will have a kind and caring nature, a serious commitment to work and a desire to work in an organisation where you can make a real difference to the everyday lives of people who need assistance.

20 hour contract covering Mornings between 7-2pm working alternate weekends

Competitive hourly rates offered between £14.24 Monday – Friday and £14.77 bank holidays and weekends

Full training is given leading to a Certificate in Care

Free uniform and DBS check

A great pension scheme; the company will double employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 10%. SHPS members will also benefit from Life Cover in the event of death in service. (T&C apply)

company rewards benefit platform. Access to instant vouchers, cashback and reloadable gift card

Employee Assistance Programme. 24-hour free counselling and legal advice

employees who have successfully passed their probationary period will be eligible to sign up for Westfield Health, which is a completely free service that gives you access to a range of health cash benefits and services. You will receive money back on a range of essential healthcare including new glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment and physiotherapy. If you have dependent children, they will also be covered on certain benefits up to the age of 22

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.