Care Assistant

Wood Plc; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in their daily needs. The role requires effective communication skills, a commitment to care, and a desire to participate in ongoing training. Applicants with various experience levels are welcome. Competitive pay rates and robust employee benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Employee recognition schemes

Uniform provided

Discount club membership

Access to Wage Stream

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker, or Community Support Worker.
• Desirable experience in a Care Home environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Maintain personal and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care or care certificate

Job description

About the role

As a Care Assistant we ask for you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker or Community Support Worker, as we provide full training, we also welcome applications from candidates who do not have previous experience but have a passion for care.

What we’re looking for

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or care certificate. However, all training is provided so these are desirable not essential.
• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of leading a team.
• A committed and organised approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs, demands of the home and participate in appropriate training and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
• Employee's need to ensure they fully understand their safeguarding responsibility, develop their understand and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support. Employee's need to ensure that adults are safeguarded in a way that recognises their choice and control. Ensure that the safeguarding and whistle blowing policies are adhered to at all time.
• Provide evidence of any untaken training.
• Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care - Our in‑house employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First‑rate working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items!
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week!
• Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month!
• Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App - comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

Wood Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a Company we have great communication, and we are always looking for ways to improve our Employee's work life balance.

Michelle – HR Manager