Care Assistant

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Tees Valley is seeking a part-time support worker to assist vulnerable service users with daily living activities. The role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a passion for service. Training and career development opportunities are provided, alongside generous leave and employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Excellent pension options

Employee benefits portal

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including extended daytime.
• Full UK driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living activities.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care.
• Engage with carers and professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

The successful applicant will be supporting our vulnerable service users with all aspects of daily living. Carrying out personal care, feeding, administering/assisting with medication. Supporting a daily activity programme for our service users. Engaging with carers and other professionals. Statutory training will be given, including first aid, manual handling, etc.

You will also be required to work a flexible rota, which may include some extended daytime hours. A full UK driving licence is a desirable requirement of this post. Please note, this is a part-time vacancy working 25 hours a week.

We are seeking applicants who will embed the values of Middlesbrough Council and will be passionate about the service that we provide. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills who can work as part of a team.

The day centre is committed to offering social isolation for the elderly population, promoting Rights, Independence, Fulfilment, and Choice.

In return, we can offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal, including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!