Agency Care Assistant

People for Places Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Care Assistants for temporary shifts across Berkshire and surrounding counties. Responsibilities include providing personal care and supporting clients in daily living activities in various settings. Previous experience in care is required along with good communication skills and a professional attitude. Competitive pay rates and regular work are offered, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Free DBS (if not on Update Service)

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in providing personal care.
• Experience in elderly care homes, hospitals or domiciliary care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Support clients in daily living activities.
• Work across different care settings as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathetic and professional attitude

Ability to work shifts

Job description

Overview

Due to increased demand, People for Places Recruitment is currently looking for Care Assistants to undertake temporary agency shifts (days and nights) with various care providers, including care homes and hospitals. As we cover the whole of Berkshire and the surrounding counties, a car and full driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients as part of temporary agency shifts with care providers.
• Support clients in daily living activities and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Work across different settings, including elderly care homes, hospitals or domiciliary care settings, as required by the client and shift availability.

Requirements

• Previous experience in providing personal care
• Experience of working in an elderly care home, hospital or in a domiciliary care setting
• Good communication skills
• Empathetic and professional attitude to work
• The ability to work shifts
• Drivers required; car and full driving licence are essential

In return we offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Regular work
• 5.6 weeks holiday pay
• Free DBS (if not on Update Service)
• Regular training opportunities
• Friendly office staff to support you

Please get in touch with us for further information.

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