Care Assistant

Community Care Live; Alton; A distancia; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Assured Employee Support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Community Care Live is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in our older adults’ homes. You will assist with daily and nightly living, provide person-centred care and promote independence, helping residents feel safe, valued and supported at all times.

The role emphasizes empathy, excellent communication, and the ability to respond calmly to changing needs, with weekend and bank holiday shifts paid in line with policy. Training and development are encouraged.

Formación

• Genuine desire to help others and make a positive impact.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and colleagues.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/bank holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily and nightly living, assisting with personal care and ensuring resident safety and comfort.
• Provide person-centred care tailored to each resident's needs.
• Promote independence and encourage residents' self-care and choices.
• Build trusting relationships with residents, families and team members.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Attentiveness

Problem-solving

Respect

Descripción del empleo

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where ourCare Assistantscan deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily/nightly living:Help with activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant -you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non-verbal signs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills.

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Care Assistant, Carer, General Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.