Support Worker

Tuta Care specialises in providing temporary agency staff for Domiciliary Care Businesses, Residential Care Homes and Nursing Homes across the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire regions.

We pride ourselves in supplying staff that can not only perform the job function well but also enjoy doing so.  We select our staff based on their breadth of knowledge, commitment and willingness to provide our clients with the best level of support possible.

In return, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits, subject to certain terms and conditions, which include FREE Uniform and DBS, company pension and activity days.

Qualification required in order to apply:

• Previous Support Worker experience of 12 months or more
• You must have the legal right to work within the United Kingdom
• You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels and have the ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in written format
• You must be able to work individually and in a team, under pressure and to time deadlines and within a varied work pattern
• Be working towards, or willing to work towards, a recognised Social Care qualification
• You must have patience, empathy, tact and understanding
• You must have the ability to interact with people of all ages, race, gender or ethnic origin without distinction or prejudice

Your day-to-day tasks might include:

• Providing personal care such as bathing, toileting and dressing
• Hourly rounds and routine checks
• Night duties
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Working with families and other support workers
• Ensure efficient and effective use of all resources
• Attend mandatory and in-house training sessions as directed by your line manager
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
• To undertake a responsible attitude towards economy and care of equipment and property and be aware of conditions predisposing to accidents

Location:

• Birmingham area
• Worcestershire area
• Gloucestershire area

Salary/Wages:

• Hourly pay from £8.97 to £15.69 per hour
• Mileage expenses up to £0.25 per mile

Hours of work:

• Full time
• Part time
• Days
• Nights

Mandatory requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS check will be required
• 2 Verified references from previous employers
• Verification of right to work within the United Kingdom
• It is essential that you have your own transport as travel will be required (mileage paid via expenses)