Care Assistant

Wood Care Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service in Barnsley is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to help support residents' needs. The role involves personal care activities and teamwork. Key qualifications include Level 2 in Health & Social Care, excellent communication skills, and flexibility in shifts. A rewarding workplace provides competitive pay and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Free onsite car parking

Discount club membership

Employee of the month

Access to Wage Stream

Qualifications

• Caring for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings to discuss care strategies.
• Support staff in their development and training.
• Comply with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Previous experience in Care Home environment

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care or care certificate

Job description

As a Care Assistant, we ask that you care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological, and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals.

We are a part of a family-run business, part of the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.

Become a Key Worker and Make a Difference

Above all, we’re looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people’s lives. You’ll also need:

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or care certificate. However, all training is provided, so these are desirable, not essential.
• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of leading a team.
• A committed and organised approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then this is a rewarding place to be.

Other Duties

• Attend Staff Meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home and participate in appropriate training, and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
• Ensure you fully understand your safeguarding responsibility, develop your understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support.
• Provide evidence of any untaken training.
• Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.

Your Benefits

In return for your hard work, dedication, and commitment, Wood Care Group provides:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First-rate working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many other items!
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earnt wages each week!
• Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month!
• Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App - comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

“Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a Company, we have great communication, and we are always looking for ways to improve our Employee’s work-life balance.” Michelle – HR Manager