Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Free DBS checks and uniform

Confidential counselling & chaplaincy

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Full induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Life assurance for contracted hours

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant for a care home in Workington, Cumbria. The role involves acting as a key worker, supporting admissions and care plans for residents, including those with dementia.

You will provide high-quality personal and social care aligned with individual plans. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, nights, 38.5 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, DBS checks, uniform, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willing to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and empathetic nature.
• Previous care experience desirable, though not essential.
• Able to work flexible rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for elderly

Willing to train

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Care experience desirable

Weekend rota

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Workington, Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This care home provides residential and dementia care for residents in purpose-built, en suite accommodation

As the Care Assistant your key duties include:

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Respect and sensitivity for older people
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £12.80 - £13.79 per hour. This exciting position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover MAT leave for 38.5 hours a week on nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• Free DBS checks and uniform
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues

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