Care Assistant

Hands-On Healthcare Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking dedicated care assistants in the Derbyshire area. The role involves aiding elderly residents with various needs, including personal care and mobility assistance. Applicants must have at least six months of experience, excellent communication skills, and be reliable. The position offers competitive wages, flexible hours, and support for training, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Help to book and gain training

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months paid experience in the UK working as a care assistant.
• Right to work in the UK and a National insurance number.
• Evidence of mandatory training certificates in date within the last 12 months.
• Must have a clear Enhanced DBS that is in date.
• Able to provide 2 references, 1 professional.
• Must have an up to date CV.

Responsibilities

• Aiding residents aged 60+ with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and physical disability.
• Assisting clients with personal care, dressing, washing, and light housekeeping.
• Providing mobility and food assistance.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Experience working in a care home

Experience of dementia care

Experience working with the elderly

Ability to monitor and record Vitals

Job description

Do you have what it takes to make a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for an exciting but flexible career in the healthcare industry? Hands-On Healthcare is the No.1 recruitment agency in south Leeds. We are currently recruiting care assistants in the Derbyshire area.

The Role

As a care assistant you will be aiding residents aged 60+ with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and physical disability. Furthermore, you would need to assist clients with their immediate needs such as personal care, dressing, washing, light housekeeping, also provide mobility and food assistance.

Required Criteria - Essential

• Minimum of 6 months paid experience in the UK working as a care assistant
• Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written
• Have the right to work in the UK and a National insurance number
• Have evidence of mandatory training certificates in date within the last 12 months (or willing to undergo training)
• Must have a clear Enhanced DBS that is in date
• Be able to provide 2 references; 1 professional
• Must have an up to date CV
• Able to work in high demanding and fast paced environment
• Ability to work days or night shifts
• Commitment to professional development
• Abilities to monitor and record Vitals
• Challenging Behaviour training

Skills specific to role

• Experience of working in a care home
• Experience of dementia care
• Experience working with the elderly
• Experience sterilising equipment

What we want from you

• Reliability
• Have a passion for care
• Sensitive and empathic
• Able to follow instructions

What we can promise you

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay
• Help to book and gain training
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Flexible hours to suit your commitments
• Full or part time work

*Terms and conditions apply

This post is subject to satisfactory references and a clear enhanced DBS check

If the above describes you, please apply and let’s be inspired together!