Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Weybridge is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their supportive team. In this role, you'll assist residents with daily activities and develop meaningful relationships while ensuring their dignity and independence. No experience is required, but good communication and some IT skills are essential. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is a plus. Flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Compassion and respect for residents' dignity and independence.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents and families.
• Proactive and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, and moving around.
• Help residents participate in activities such as bingo and live music.
• Develop and implement residents’ Care Plans.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Some IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

You’ll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Weybridge.

We’ll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them make their apartments feel like home. You’ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You’ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families.

You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity and independence, always. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.