Care Assistant

Brook Street; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Holiday pay separate

Bank holiday double pay

24/7 support

Free training

Job summary

Brook Street Health Care Assistant role in Cardiff (CF3) offers flexible agency hours to support elderly residents in nursing homes. You will assist with daily activities, personal care, and promoting independence while working as part of a supportive team.

The role includes long days, night shifts, and AM/PM splits. DBS checks, right to work in the UK, and non-sponsorship apply. Weekly PAYE pay, holiday pay, and training are provided; Brook Street Social Care is available for support.

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 (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

Responsibilities

• Provide care to elderly residents in nursing homes.
• Support residents with daily needs and promote independence.
• Assist residents with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health needs.
• Promote safety and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc

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

Location: CF3

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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