Care Assistant

ARC Group; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lowestoft is seeking dedicated Care Assistants for various shifts including day and night work. Responsibilities include supporting Service Users with personal care, maintaining their dignity and safety, and encouraging independence. Ideal candidates should have experience as Care Assistants in the UK and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive pay rate and various benefits including paid annual leave and access to online training.

Benefits

Free uniform

Paid annual leave

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Access to free annual online training

Qualifications

• UK experience as a care assistant is essential.
• Transport is desirable but not essential.
• Online DBS is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and care plans at individual settings.
• Treat Service Users with respect at all times.
• Support individuals with their personal hygiene and appearance.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users.
• Encourage the independence and motivation of the Service User.
• Support the Service Users to make informed choices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Resilience

Compassion

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant
Job Title: Care Assistant
Job Type: Temporary - On going
Location: Lowestoft, Norwich and surrounding areas
Days and hours of work: Varies (day and night shifts available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Hourly rate: £13.50- £15.00 ph (depending on shift pattern)
Pay Scheme: PAYE

We are recruiting for dedicated and committed Care Assistants to work in the Lowestoft area.

Responsibilities

• To follow instructions and care plans at individual settings
• Treat Service Users with respect at all times
• Support individuals with their personal hygiene and appearance
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users
• Encourage the independence and motivation of the Service User
• Support the Service Users to make informed choices
• Feedback any necessary information to the person in charge
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Taking Service Users into the community and on day trips when needed
• Providing companionship to service users, communicating effectively with them
• Protecting the confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients
• To recognise signs of abuse and immediately report through the necessary channels

Requirements for the role

• UK experience as a care assistant is essential
• Must be reliable
• Must be resilient and compassionate
• Excellent communication skills
• Transport Desirable but not essential
• Online DBS Desirable but not essential

Benefits of working for ARC

• Free uniform
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay - with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee
• Pension scheme
• Access to free annual online training

Please contact our Healthcare Recruitment specialists