Care Assistant

Minstercare Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home service in Chester seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to provide compassionate care for residents. This role offers flexible hours (19.5 or 26 hours) and full support for NVQ training in Health & Social Care. Ideal candidates should have the Right to Work in the UK and a passion for helping others. Join our team and make a difference in residents' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Mandatory training and induction

Opportunity for overtime

Support for NVQ qualifications

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK authorization is mandatory.
• Experience in health and social care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as washing and dressing.
• Support residents with mobility issues using the necessary aids.
• Maintain daily written records in line with company policies.
• Help residents engage in hobbies and activities.
• Monitor residents for confusion and provide social support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ L2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with a well-established, highly respected care home in Blacon, Chester. Florence Grogan care home are looking for a Care Assistant who shares our passion and enthusiasm to join our team on a permanent basis.

19.5 or 26 hour positions available 08.00-15.00/15.00-22.00 or 20 hours 22.00-08.00. All positions are alternate weekends and optional overtime.

We welcome new and experienced Care Assistants who are looking to expand their career, knowledge and experience within the Health & Social care sector.

You will receive full support from the very beginning ensuring you receive Induction and Mandatory training to support you be competent and confident in your role. We will also support you to achieve your NVQ L2/3 in Health & Social Care this is a work based funded diploma qualification, which aims to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours.

For this role applicants must have Right to Work in the UK authorisation to be considered, Sponsorship is not currently available

What you’ll be doing;
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting our residents when required. Tasks include washing, dressing, undressing and other aspects of daily living
Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility making the best of the use of aids provided
Assist and promotion of continence
Complete daily written records as in-line with company policy & procedures
Assist residents to participate/continue with hobbies and activities within the home
Answer the nurse call system, giving assistance as required
Make family & friends feel welcome and provide refreshments/assistance when required
Closely monitor residents who may display confusion, require support socially and/or have communication barriers
Pay particular attention to assisting service users who have limited mobility or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
Observe care planning needs for service users and complete written daily records as instructed in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with service users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.