Care Assistant

St Philips Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Care Assistant to join their team. This role requires a caring nature, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include assisting with daily care needs and promoting clients' independence. The organization offers full training, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for qualification and career advancement

Paid holiday and flexible scheduling

Pension scheme option

Referral bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in care work in hospitals, care, or nursing homes is preferred.
• Passion for elderly care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide for clients' health needs.
• Assist with daily care needs.
• Promote clients' independence.
• Observe and report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Caring nature

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant - Bonchester Bridge Care Centre

38.5 hours per week

About St Philip's Care

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care. We have been awarded The Most Outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and aim to uphold this standard through 2025.

We value and encourage our staff, offering ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. Whether you want to develop your career in care or start fresh, you can do it with St Philip's Care.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for progression
• Make a real difference in people's lives
• Earn while you learn with full training provided

Join our dedicated care team at St Philip's Care and love your job!

Candidate Requirements

• Willingness to learn, caring nature, and kindness
• Reliability and a positive attitude towards work
• Full training available for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing for clients' health needs
• Assisting with daily care needs
• Participating in holistic caring activities
• Promoting clients' independence
• Reading and acting on Care Plans
• Respecting confidentiality
• Moving, handling, dressing, and hygiene assistance
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' conditions
• Reporting hazards or unsafe equipment
• Attending mandatory and in-service training

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in care work in hospitals, care, or nursing homes
• Passion for elderly care
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for qualification and career advancement
• Four-weekly pay periods
• Full training and paid induction
• Paid holiday and flexible scheduling
• Rewards and referral bonus schemes
• Join the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• Opportunity to make a difference in lives
• Option to join pension scheme