Care Assistant - 42 Hours/Week (Days or Nights)

Avon Search; Totnes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Supportive team environment

Career development

Full-time hours

Training & development

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting two dedicated Care Assistants for a welcoming care home in Totnes, Devon. Both day and night shifts are available, each with 42 hours per week and a salary of £28,173.60 per annum.

As a Care Assistant you will provide compassionate personal care, support daily routines, meals and activities, while promoting residents’ dignity, independence and choice within a supportive team. Join a warm home environment focused on person-centred care, where teamwork and resident

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is preferred but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable.
• A compassionate, caring and patient nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and committed approach to work.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and improving their quality of life.
• Ability to work either day or night shifts depending on the position.
• Professional, respectful and person-centred approach to care.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily routines.
• Assist residents with washing, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Support with meals, refreshments and hydration.
• Encourage residents to maintain their independence wherever possible.
• Support residents to participate in activities and social interaction.
• Maintain residents’ comfort, dignity, privacy and wellbeing.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to residents’ needs and requests.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow individual care plans and ensure residents’ needs are met.
• Promote a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Report any changes in residents’ health or wellbeing to the appropriate senior team member.
• Follow all relevant care policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Avon Search is recruiting two dedicated Care Assistants for a welcoming care home in Totnes, Devon. Both day and night shifts are available, each with 42 hours per week and a salary of £28,173.60 per annum.

As a Care Assistant you will provide compassionate personal care, support daily routines, meals and activities, while promoting residents’ dignity, independence and choice within a supportive team. Join a warm home environment focused on person-centred care, where teamwork and resident