Care Assistant (Days) Fixed Term

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will support residents with personal care and promote their well-being. The role involves working 38.5 hours per week on a rolling rota, including evenings and weekends. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to be trained. Join a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care for residents' needs.
• Experience or training in health and social care preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care and medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support with recreational activities.
• Provide encouragement and companionship to residents.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is working days for an average of 38.5 hours per week, 8am to 8pm on a 2 week rolling rota. 4 days in week 1 and 3 days in week 2 (12 hour shifts).

This post is fixed term for 6 months initially.

What you will be doing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
• Support with recreational activities

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
• Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
• Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)