Care Assistant

Care Uk; Harwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

Excellent training programs

Flexible hours (day, night, weekend)

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Harwell, United Kingdom, to support residents with personal care, daily activities and to help maintain their independence in a respectful environment.

You will work as part of a team, providing compassionate support, following care plans, and helping residents engage in meaningful activities, all while maintaining high standards of dignity and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for others would be useful, not necessarily in a paid role.
• Kind-hearted nature and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to use initiative, follow instructions and manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Help residents stay active and maintain dignity during daily routines.
• Collaborate with the care team to implement personalised care plans and support activities.

Skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

If you're passionate and caring and looking for a rewarding job that comes with excellent training and great opportunities for personal development, join Care UK as a Care Assistant and make a real difference.

Being a Care Assistant at Care UK

Care Assistants at Care UK come from all walks of life. Some have worked in factories, supermarkets or schools. Some are returning to work after a break. Many have no, or minimal, experience, but are keen to explore a career in care, while many already have invaluable experience. What they all have in common is the right values. They're adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. And, they consider it a privilege to be trusted to look after others. Do you share their values? Then we could have just the role for you.

What you'll be doing

Being a Care Assistant doesn't just mean helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible while respecting their rights of choice, privacy and dignity. It means having fun and laughter with them and using your skills to help them deal with day-to-day difficulties like personal care and meal times. It also means working as part of a team to identify their unique goals and implement personalised care plans. And, it means working flexibly to help them explore new interests, engage in physical exercise and activities and make sure they enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment. Put simply, it means making a difference. A real difference.

What you'll need

Experience of caring for others would be useful, not necessarily in a paid role - you may have looked after an elderly relative or friend. More important though is your kind-hearted nature, your belief in teamwork and your ability to use your initiative and imagination, follow instructions and prioritise a busy workload. You'll be comfortable talking to, and working with, people from different professions, you're great at keeping records too. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

The benefits

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles

• Earn whilst you learn and take on an apprenticeship
• Quality bespoke training to develop your skills
• Flexible hours, including a choice of day, night or weekend shifts
• Bank holiday enhancements
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Thousands of online and in-store discounts