Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Bagshot seeks a Care Assistant to provide individual care to residents, supporting their wellbeing through various activities. Ideal candidates are warm, friendly, and have a passion for working in health and social care. The role requires excellent customer service skills and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environment is preferred.
• Passion for improving the wellbeing of older people.
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assist with appointments and transportation.

Skills

Excellent customer service

People skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Alternative qualifications and relevant experience

Job description

About the role: As a Care Assistant you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging our residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them to book appointments, arrange transport and where necessary escort them on visits and assist with their shopping. Every day will be diverse, and you'll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

You will be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.

You will have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of team in a busy work setting.

You will be driven to deliver excellent customer service.

You will want to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualifications and relevant experience.