Care Assistant

Brook Street; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay separation

Pension scheme entitlement

Free training provided

24/7 support from Brook Street Social

Job summary

Brook Street Health Care is seeking a Health Care Assistant in the CF83 area. You will support elderly residents in nursing homes with daily living needs, including personal care, mobility and safety. Roles include long days, night shifts, and AM/PM splits, with agency variety across clients.

The position requires 6 months UK-based care experience, DBS and reference checks, and eligibility to work in the UK. Weekly PAYE pay, holiday pay separation, and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• 6 months UK-based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not offered).
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Willing to undertake personal care tasks.
• Be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with services users.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents in nursing homes.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, toileting and dressing as needed.
• Promote independence and maintain residents' safety and dignity.
• Support residents with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health.
• Collaborate with a team and participate in a variety of client settings via agency work.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Personal care

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc

Pay rate: From £13.45 (PAYE - not via umbrella)

Location: CF83

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.71 + holiday pay

**For this role, we're only recruiting drivers due to location, public transport and shift times

What you'll be doing:

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days, night (wakes) shifts and split shifts (AM/PM)

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the residential homes. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.

Through working as part of a team, you will provide the highest quality of care to residents with the Care Home along with treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences. Some residents may require assistance with personal care needs which may include bathing/showering, toileting, dressing etc. We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities.

On agency, you also have the opportunity to get involved with various clients including learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health and more by encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest.

**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions **

Requirements:

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• Willing to undertake personal care
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it) and double pay on bank holidays
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided! No fee for certificates!

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