Care Assistant-243830

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to join the Dovecote Lodge Care Team. The role involves providing person-centred care and support in the Rehab and Recovery Unit, ensuring the dignity and independence of service users. Ideal candidates will have NVQ 2 in Social Care, at least two years of experience with older adults, and an understanding of safeguarding practices. This position offers a flexible full-time pattern and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Access to high-quality training offers

Discounted membership to leisure facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee support products

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ 2 in Social Care or be working towards it.
• Understanding of Safe manual handling techniques required.
• Minimum two years of experience working with older adults necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in the Rehab and Recovery Unit.
• Communicate the needs of service users to management.
• Maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Understanding of Safe manual handling techniques

Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults

Experience working with older adults

Education

NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Care Assistant as part of our Dovecote Lodge Care Team.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to support our Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person-centred care and support for our service users.

What would I be doing?

You will work within the Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person-centred care and support for the service users within this unit. You will communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors to the unit. You will enable the service users in the unit to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. We offer a flexible full-time working pattern. Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays. Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements

• NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards.
• An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults.
• A minimum of two years experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Kirsty Henry.

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