Care Assistant

Belong Limited; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide personal and practical care to elderly residents. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and possess experience in elderly care. Join a supportive team that values dignity and respect in care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction

Ongoing professional development

Subsidized meals

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy towards elderly residents.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience in elderly care is preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with daily activities and companionship.
• Maintain accurate care records for each resident.
• Communicate effectively with residents and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents' needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents' dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.

In return we offer:

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4 day classroom based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Subsidised meals in our Bistros
• Marvellous Mealtime on shift
• Casual dress
• Free DBS check
• Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Colleague recognition events; our monthly ACE awards and our annual Champions Event
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme