Care Assistant (Bank)

NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST in Manchester is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver first-class care, showing patience, kindness and understanding to residents. You will assist with washing, dressing, and maintaining hygiene, and get to know residents personally to provide emotional support.

This role suits a caring, friendly and empathetic person who can relate to people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring residents never lose dignity or individuality.

Qualifications

• Desirable NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Willing to undertake training to achieve Level 2.
• Ability to relate to residents from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing and hygiene.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Support residents while maintaining dignity and individuality.
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

SVQ2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.

This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.

It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.