Care Assistant: Compassion, Independence & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stella & Harry Freedman House within the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centred daily support for residents with diverse needs. You will assist with personal care, meals, activities and companionship, aiming to promote independence and dignity.

Shifts are 12 hours on a two-week rolling rota, including some weekends, with full training and ongoing support. You’ll work as part of a welcoming, supportive team, building relationships with residents,

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and compassionate approach.
• Good listener with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and a strong team player.
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage independence, choice and dignity.
• Assist with meals, activities and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver care.

Skills

Kind, patient and compassionate

Good listener

Reliable and a strong team player

Comfortable supporting people with a'+

Willingness to learn and develop

Job description

Stella & Harry Freedman House within the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centred daily support for residents with diverse needs. You will assist with personal care, meals, activities and companionship, aiming to promote independence and dignity.

Shifts are 12 hours on a two-week rolling rota, including some weekends, with full training and ongoing support. You’ll work as part of a welcoming, supportive team, building relationships with residents,