Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Workington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Counselling support

Discounts

Job summary

TipTopJob in Workington, Cumbria, is seeking a committed Care Assistant for a purpose-built care home providing residential and dementia care. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, nights, 38.5 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate of GBP13.79.

As a key worker you will support admissions, develop and review individual care plans, provide personal and social care, and uphold safeguarding and infection control.

Qualifications

• Willing to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Excellent communication and listening abilities.
• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Ability to work flexibly, 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 dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety practices.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to train

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 UKs 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 and 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 skillsThe 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

Benefits

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.79 per hour and the annual salary of GBP27,607.58 per annum. This exciting position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover MAT leave for 38.5 hours a week on nights.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro:rota for part time)
• Pension scheme
• 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

Reference ID: 7273