WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE?

Make a Difference Every Day

Build a rewarding career as a Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant or Field Care Supervisor with STETSON UK LIMITED, trading as STETSON Equality Care.

Working in care gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting adults to maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

What You Could Be Doing

Depending on your role, competence, training and the individual’s agreed care plan, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person-centred emotional and practical support
• Supporting personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy
• Assisting with meals, nutrition and hydration
• Supporting mobility and day-to-day activities
• Providing companionship and promoting independence
• Assisting with shopping and light household duties
• Supporting medication in accordance with the care plan, your training and company procedures
• Observing and reporting changes in an individual’s wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Following safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection requirements

No Previous Care Experience?

Previous experience may be helpful, but it is not necessarily required for entry-level Care Assistant roles.

Successful applicants will receive appropriate induction, training, supervision and ongoing support before undertaking duties for which competency is required.

Depending on the role and eligibility, there may also be opportunities to undertake relevant vocational qualifications, apprenticeships and continuing professional development (CPD).

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applicants who are:

Caring • Compassionate • Respectful • Reliable • Patient • Professional

You should be a good communicator and listener, able to build positive professional relationships while respecting each person's choices, privacy, dignity, culture and independence.

Flexible Working Opportunities

Care services operate throughout the week, so working patterns may include:

Early shifts • Day shifts • Evening shifts • Weekends • Bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities may be available depending on the needs of the service, making care work suitable for people balancing employment with family, childcare, education or other commitments.

Benefits of Working with STETSON

Subject to the particular vacancy and contract, benefits may include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working patterns
• Statutory annual leave entitlement
• Induction and role-specific training
• Ongoing supervision and support
• Career development opportunities
• Access to relevant qualifications or apprenticeships, subject to eligibility
• Opportunities to progress into senior care or supervisory positions

Where driving is an essential requirement of a particular role, applicants may be required to hold a valid driving licence and have appropriate access to a vehicle.

Safer Recruitment & Compliance

STETSON is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks appropriate to the role. These may include:

• Proof of identity and right to work in the UK
• Employment history and satisfactory references
• An Enhanced DBS check, including the relevant barred-list check where the role is eligible and legally requires it
• Verification of relevant qualifications or professional registrations where applicable
• Any other checks required for the particular regulated activity or position

Having a criminal record does not automatically prevent employment. Where appropriate, information will be considered fairly and proportionately in accordance with applicable legislation and safeguarding requirements.

DO SOMETHING MEANINGFUL. SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE. TRANSFORM LIVES.

Start your career in Health & Social Care with STETSON UK LIMITED — STETSON Equality Care.

Whether you are beginning your first care role or looking to progress into a supervisory position, we aim to provide the training, support and development opportunities you need to build a rewarding career in care.

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