Care Assistant

eRecruitSmart; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Care Assistant in West Wickham, where you'll provide critical support to residents while working within a dedicated team. This role offers a competitive hourly salary, comprehensive training, and a variety of benefits to ensure a rewarding career in health and social care.

Benefits

26 & 8 statutory days annual leave

Life Assurance Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Referral Scheme up to £1000

Occupational Health Support

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

50% off a coffee from Café Nero

Subsidised Apple Watches

Discount on Expedia hotel bookings

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a residential/nursing setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Flexible and willing to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and basic care needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe care environment.
• Act as a Key Worker for designated residents.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Vocational qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our clients residential and respite care team at their outstanding CQC care home in West Wickham. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a developed workforce which has the appropriate time to care for their patients and residents and as part of the care team, they will work with you to ensure that the work you do remains challenging and engaging throughout your career as you develop and progress.

Please note that our client is not offering sponsorship at this time so please only apply if you have eligibility to work in the UK.

About the Role
As a Care Assistant you will work under the supervision of the Senior Care Assistant or Nurse in charge and work as part of a team to deliver excellent standards of care to residents and their families. Care will be carried out in accordance with individual care plans, whilst promoting privacy and dignity, enhancing independence, rehabilitation and personal choice and you will be responsible for:

• Achieving the highest possible standards of care to enhance the resident experience by ensuring individual needs are met in accordance with company policy and individual care plans, including but not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing and continence management
• Assist with resident mobility and pressure relief using approved, safe moving and handling techniques and equipment
• Assist with the orientation, admission, transfer and discharge of residents, handling personal property appropriately
• Contribute to and ensure a safe and clean care environment in line with infection prevention and control procedures and health and safety procedures at all times
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed and developmental training as required
• Act as a Key Worker to designated residents
• Introduce, assist and participate with meaningful activities, which reflect the individual choices and interests of the residents in our care
• Communicate professionally and warmly with all residents, visitors and stakeholders to the home
• Ensure all machines and equipment are in good working order and report any faults immediately
• When required, accompany residents to appointments outside the home

About You
To be successful in the role of Care Assistant a vocational qualification in health & Social care or equivalent and previous experience of providing care in a residential/nursing setting is preferred but is not essential and you must be / have:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and IT Skills
• Able to work unsupervised and within a team
• Able to use own initiative and act quickly on feedback
• Organise and carryout designated work load within scope of knowledge, competence & training & with limited supervision
• Prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
• Deal sensitively with resident/patient health needs and maintain confidentiality
• Be willing to undertake further training and development appropriate to role
• Flexible to complete work according to service requirements
• Ability to adapt as the service develops and transforms to meet business and strategic plans of the organisations
• Be self-motivated with ability to motivate others

About the Salary & Rewards
The positions offer an excellent salary of £11.53 per hour plus a host of benefits including:

• 26 & 8 statutory days annual leave entitlement
• Life Assurance Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Scheme up to £1000
• Occupational Health Support
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• GP consultations, Mental Health Treatment, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and counselling
• Discounted Gym Membership
• 50% off a coffee from every week from Café Nero
• Subsidised Apple Watches and Amazon Prime membership and discount on hotel bookings with Expedia