Care Assistant

Reed; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Heckmondwike is seeking Temporary Support Workers to deliver personal care and support to individuals with dementia. This ongoing role emphasizes compassion, flexibility, and commitment to high-quality service. Candidates should possess an understanding of adult social care and have an enhanced DBS. Training and support will be provided. Suitable for those who can work shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of dementia care.
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support individuals living with dementia with dignity.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Understanding of Adult Social Care

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Reed Care & Support is recruiting Temporary Support Workers to provide high-quality personal care and dementia support to vulnerable adults across Kirklees on an ongoing temporary basis.

Hours & Shifts

28 hours per week

Shift patterns: 07:30–14:30 and 14:30–21:30

Working alternate weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting and bathing)
• Supporting people living with dementia with dignity and compassion
• Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
• Completing accurate and person-centred care records

Essential / Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of Adult Social Care and dementia support
• Basic awareness of health & safety and food hygiene
• Willingness to work shifts and alternate weekends
• Moving & Handling certificate (or willingness to complete)

What We’re Looking For

• Positive, compassionate and respectful
• Honest, reliable and flexible
• Supportive and communicative
• Committed to person-centred dementia care

Requirements

• Experience or understanding of dementia care
• Enhanced DBS (required)
• Full induction, training and ongoing support provided.

Apply now to support people living with dementia across Kirklees.