Care Assistants - Long Days

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same and sitting with your residents drinking tea and eating lunch, is part of your daily tasks!

This home has a wing dedicated to Dementia related illnesses, and other wings that specialise in Parkinson’s Disease and illnesses associated with the Elderly. You are expected to always deal with the residents with respect and empathy, ensuring they have a good quality of life. You will be expected to join in the home’s daily activities and encourage the residents to take part.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care, ensuring their comfort and hygiene needs are met, ensuring the dignity of all residents.

• Follow individualised care plans precisely to meet the unique physical and emotional needs of each resident.

• Complete logs, reporting accurately to maintain seamless continuity of care.

• Work effectively and professionally alongside the existing care team.

What We Are Looking For

• At least three months previous experience in a residential or elderly care setting is essential so you can hit the ground running.

• An empathetic, patient, and highly motivated attitude towards care.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.

• Excellent organizational skills for managing essential paperwork.

For this role, you must have;

• A minimum of 3 months experience in a Care environment
• A DBS dated within the last 6 months, registered on the update service or the facility to pay for one upfront at the cost of £49.50.
• All relevant mandatory training in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Infection Control, Moving and Handling and Health and Safety, ideally with the certificates dated within the last 6 months, or we can assist you to access online training platforms.
• Referenceable work history covering the past 2 years.

*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*

We have ongoing hours available and potentially a permanent role for the right candidates!

The shift times are

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Long Days - 0745 to 2000.

There are other shifts available on request.

Rates of pay are £13.15 per hour. You will also accrue up to 28 days paid holiday per year.