Care Assistant

Riverside; Washington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Washington is seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal care to residents and support their quality of life. The role involves working closely with residents to identify their needs and deliver care accordingly. Ideal candidates will have experience in a residential care setting and be flexible in their working hours. This role offers competitive pay, generous pension, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in your learning and personal development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment, offering personal care.
• Awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care.
• Carry out individual tasks with residents in line with their support plans.
• Recognise signs of distress in residents and work with the team to reduce it.

Skills

Experience in a customer focused, residential environment

Awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation

Flexibility to work hours

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,673.65 per annum
Working Hours: 16 per week
Working Pattern: 7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm with alternative weekends
Location: Willow Brook, Washington

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Care Assistant

You will provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care and carry out individual tasks with residents in line with their support plans, to maintain or improve their quality of life and to be able to recognise signs of distress in residents. You will work with the team to identify and assess positive ways to reduce distress and give residents control over their lives wherever possible.

About you

• Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment, offering personal care to a diverse group of people
• An awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and regulation National Care Standards Awareness
• Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, which may include working outside of normal office hours and lone working

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) *delete for Full Time
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.