Care Assistant - Days & Nights

St Philips Care; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Brighton is looking for a Care Assistant to join their team. The role offers the chance to work both days and nights, with flexible hours and full training provided. You will assist clients in their daily needs, promote their independence, and receive ongoing support and development opportunities. Experience in care is desirable but not mandatory. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Learn while you earn

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible work opportunities

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospital, nursing, or care settings highly preferred.
• Compassionate and patient attitude towards elderly clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily care needs and promote their independence.
• Read and act on Care Plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend mandatory training and development sessions.

Skills

Previous experience of care work

Passion for Care of the Elderly

Understanding of health requirements

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant Days & Nights - The Grange

33 hours Available.

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients, and we have been awarded The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK, with ongoing ethos through 2021. Our company values support staff with ongoing training and opportunities to progress throughout the business. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care.

Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference? Stop looking! You’ve found it! With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training. Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job!

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• Understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Attend in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• 4-weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E-Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK.
• The chance to change lives.
• Option to join the pension if not automatically enrolled.