Care Assistant

HCPA; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Broxbourne is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves improving the mental and physical well-being of residents while assisting in their daily activities. Candidates should have prior experience in residential care and a caring approach. This position offers flexible shift patterns and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and personal development

Pension scheme

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

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Qualifications

• Background in working within residential care with adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Caring and dedicated personality essential.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Improve mental and physical well-being of individuals.
• Aid in daily activities such as personal care and health issues.
• Monitor and assess daily care needs.
• Assist in medication administration record keeping.
• Implement client-specific programs to enhance independence.

Skills

Experience in residential care

Good communication skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Positive and flexible attitude

Job description

We are RoCCS Residential Care homes. We provide small homely environments for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs who require 24 hour care.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

• We offer flexible shift patterns.
• All staff receive ongoing training and opportunities for personal development to train for senior roles within the company.
• All staff have the opportunity to join our company pension scheme.
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided

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What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 24 Hours Per Week + Bank Hours 0 Hour Contract - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00

• Improving and maintaining the people we supports mental and physical well-being building self-image and self esteem.
• To aid the people we support to be as independent as possible and lead fulfilling lives in everyday activities such as personal care, behavioural support, health issues and leisure pursuits.
• Monitoring and assessing daily care needs.
• Medication administration record keeping.
• To assist in developing and implementing client-specific programs to help individuals build strong social skills and encourage independence whenever possible.

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a background of working within residential care and experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Have a caring, dedicated, positive, flexible, committed, forward thinking and approachable personality (essential).
• Be values lead in their approach to care and ability to work across RoCCS residential care homes 24/7 operation.
• Be compassionate, calm and empathetic.
• Have good listening and oral communication skills.