Barker Ross Health & Social Care are recruiting for experienced Health Care Assistant to provide high quality service to adults with Learning Difficulties in Plumstead. Candidates are required to have previous care exerience to enable clients to live their life, their choice and their way. They will do this by providing clients with support in a range of areas, that include health, emotional and social support. We are recruiting for candidates who will engage with clients in order to understand them on an individual basis, gaining an insight into their unique needs, wishes and aspirations, and delivering person-centred care according to individualised support plans.

Health Care Assistant

Duties will include:

Carrying out care plans,
Providing person-centred support that takes into account the social and emotional well-being of clients as well as their physical needs
Enabling clients to engage in and feel a part of their communities
Working proactively with external agencies
Promoting independent living skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning and finance
Prompting or support with personal care

Essential Requirements:

At least 6-12 months paid experience in a care or support environment with learning disabilities or complex needs
MUST have experience adminsitering medication - Training in healthcare and previous experince required.
A genuine interest and commitment to working with vulnerable adults and to providing the highest standards of care and support
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to display initiative, a proactive attitude and work effectively in a team
Manual handling and hoist training would be beneficial
Flexible with regards to shifts
Personal Care

Benefits:

Working for an agency that genuinely cares about you as an individual, listens to your feedback and searches for work based on your experience and requirements
Competitive rates of pay, including enhancements for anti-social working hours
Flexible shift patterns
On-going training and development

If you feel you meet these requirements, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your cv to coletteniles@barkerross.co.uk or call 07824016243 directly.

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Disclaimer: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Barker Ross Health&Social Care only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK.

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