Care Assistant

Crtcare; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Care Certificate recognition

Flexible hours

Career development NVQ's (Level 2-3)

Free branded uniform

Paid holidays

DBS paid for

Ongoing paid training

TELUS employee assistance program

Blue Light Card membership

Job summary

CRT Care Services is seeking dedicated Female Care Assistants to join our Home From Hospital Service team in the Rotherham Borough. You will support individuals returning home from hospital, promoting independence through personalised care plans and recovery ethos.

Candidates must live in the Rotherham Borough and have a minimum NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. Applicants should have strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care worker role is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassion and patient demeanour
• Commitment to promoting independence and recovery
• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• IT skills to document and report on care activities

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals returning home from hospital
• Promote independence and recovery through personalised care plans
• Assist with daily living activities and rehabilitation exercises
• Monitor and report on the progress of individuals
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Patient demeanor

Independence

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

CRT Care Services is seeking dedicated and compassionate Female Care Assistants to join our Home From Hospital Service team. This service supports individuals in their transition from hospital to home, promoting independence through reablement and recovery ethos for all people accessing the service. You will be required to travel borough wide for this role. Any successful candidate must live within the Rotherham Borough. Any candidates applying must live within the Rotherham Borough.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to individuals returning home from hospital
• Promote independence and recovery though personalised care plans
• Assist with daily living activities and rehabilitation exercises
• Monitor and report on the progress of individuals
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a care worker role is essential
• Must have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassion and patient demeanour
• Commitment to promoting independence and recovery

Pay and Shift Patterns:

Care Workers will be paid in block hours and shift patterns: The hourly rates are as follows;

• Monday to Friday: £14.00 per hour
• Saturday to Sunday: £14.50 per hour

Location: Rotherham - Borough wide

• Fleet cars available (must be over 21 to drive)

CRT Care Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Skills you should possess for the Care Assistant role:

• Candidates must be passionate about caring and willing to develop their skills further.
• You must be friendly and supportive toward vulnerable adults.
• Reliable and flexible.
• Must hold a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around them,
• Ability to be patient and keep calm under pressure.
• Understanding the responsibility.

We like to offer our Care Assistants a great benefits package, we believe in rewarding our care workers with the following;

• Comprehensive 3-day induction (paid for)
• Recognized approved awarder of the Care Certificate
• Flexible working hours with permanent positions available
• Career development opportunities as well as NVQ's in Health and Social care (Level 2-3)
• Free branded uniform
• Paid holidays
• DBS (paid for)
• Ongoing paid training
• TELUS employee assistance program
• Blue Light Card membership-helping you save money every day with exclusive discounts of up to 60% on shopping, dining, travel, utilities and much more
• CRT Care is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of your personal information. Please find our Applicant privacy policy at www.crtcare.co.uk/privacy-policy

Qualifications required

• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Minimum of NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to follow care clans effectively
• IT skills to document and report on care activities