Care Assistant

G&H CARE LTD; Minehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Minehead is seeking a Care Assistant to help support residents with daily living tasks. The ideal candidate will assist with personal care and promote independence, building positive relationships with residents. Experience in a care role and NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care are essential. This is a temporary position offering up to £13 per hour, with hours including agency work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support role.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care tasks in a respectful manner.
• Provide companionship and encourage social interaction.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete care records.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Strong communication skills

Patient and empathetic

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Job Title: Care Assistant

Location:Higher Town, Minehead (TA24), TA24 5AW

Reports to: Senior Care Assistant / Registered Manager

Salary:Upto£13 per hour

Hours:Agency Work

Job Summary

As a Care and Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting residents with daily living tasks and ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. You will assist with personal care, promote independence, and build positive relationships with residents, families, and the wider care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including use of hoists and mobility aids where required.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and encourage social interaction and participation in activities.
• Support residents at mealtimes including preparing, serving, and feeding if necessary.
• Monitor and record the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of residents, reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Administer or assist with medication as per care plan and training (if trained and required).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic living environment in line with infection prevention and control measures.
• Assist with laundry, cleaning duties, and ensuring residents rooms are well-maintained and personalised.
• Work closely with other staff and professionals to deliver high-quality care and meet residents' individual needs.
• Respect and promote residents choices, privacy, dignity, and independence.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete care records in line with company policies and procedures.
  
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a care or support role.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• MAPA/PMVA Trained.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience supporting individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments.
• Medication administration training (e.g., MAR/EMAR systems).
• Manual handling and First Aid training.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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