Care Assistant

Care UK; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual purchase holiday

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in a compassionate, home-like environment. You will help with daily living activities, meals and personal care while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes training through our Learning Academy, with a focus on developing skills and advancing within a supportive team. No prior experience required, just a genuine desire to help others and work as part of a caring team.

Qualifications

• Must be kind, patient and caring with residents.
• Willingness to learn and develop care skills through training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and meals.
• Support residents to stay active and independent.
• Help identify residents' goals and contribute to personalised care plans.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and socialise.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Resident-centred care

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role

• Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
• Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
• Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
• Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.