Care Assistant

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is seeking passionate Care Assistants dedicated to delivering high-quality care for our residents. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and providing emotional support. We offer full training, ongoing development, and various benefits, including paid DBS checks and enhanced overtime rates.

Benefits

DBS / PVG disclosure certificate paid

Enhanced overtime rates

Induction and ongoing learning

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage for ages 18-22

Pension contributions

Paid holidays

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Caring, friendly, and empathetic individual.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Monitor residents' health needs and liaise with staff.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Education

S/NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults)

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About The Role

We have opportunities for Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care, including washing, dressing, and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living as required.
• To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each resident's health needs, including appropriate liaison with senior and relevant staff.
• Support and work closely with families and friends, offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual needs.
• To assist as directed in the preparation, implementation, review, and update of all residents' care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences, in accordance with Nazareth Care Charitable Trust policies.
• To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

As a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first-class care and show patience, kindness, and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part of the role. The role also involves getting to know residents personally and providing emotional support.

This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly, and empathetic. You should be able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and ensure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

It is desirable to have a S/NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve it.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits and support for your well-being, including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Induction and ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing support through a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• For ages 18-22, we pay at least the National Living Wage rate
• Pension contributions
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite parking