You have decided that you want to become a care assistant / support worker. Great! Whatever your reason for wanting to get involved in homecare and seeking the latest care vacancies, you are sure to find it enjoyable yet demanding.

The care we provide is wide ranging and we also visit individuals with complex needs. You will be involved in assisting not only with daily tasks to support an individuals life but also making referrals to Nurses and Doctors.

It would be ideal if you have done the job before but no prior experience is necessary, as we will provide training to you to meet the demands of the job.

Guardian Homecare aim to support the Primary Care system by helping individuals to manage their own health care needs and requirements and are very much focused on achieving positive outcomes for all our service users.

Information on our care vacancies and the care assistant / support worker role..

You are not required to have any prior experience for trainee positions as you will be given training in a wide selection of areas. However, successful completion of our training program and will help develop your skills and your career.

Time to look at some basic requirements...

There are certain basic requirements that we and our service users need to make sure that you have, you:

• Must be prepared to be flexible over working times and days
• Must have good English - Both written and verbal skills, keep in mind, you are dealing with elderly and sensory impaired people
• Must be organized and reliable with a pro-active attitude
• Must hold a current valid driving license, have your own car and be able to drive
• Must undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure Check
• Must undertake a ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) Check

Down to the nitty gritty - A brief look at the care vacancies job descriptions..