Care Assistant - Flexi (Knowle Hill Residential Home)

Sheffcare Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Sheffield seeks compassionate individuals to support older adults and those living with dementia in care homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, providing emotional support, and fostering independence. Applicants should possess strong observation skills and a willingness to learn. Competitive pay at £12.47 per hour, with comprehensive training and benefits including career progression and discounts.

Benefits

Free drinks

Subsidised meals

Paid holiday increasing with service

Career progression

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to changes in the care environment.
• Excellent observation skills are essential for recognizing residents' needs.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in living independently by assisting with daily activities.
• Empower residents to make personal decisions.
• Provide personal care, including hygiene and dressing.
• Encourage residents' participation in social and wellbeing activities.
• Administer medication when trained to do so.

Skills

Adaptability

Excellent observational skills

Building trust and rapport

Non-judgmental attitude

Time management

Willingness to learn

Approachability

Basic tech device usage

Job description

Overview

Sheffcare is an independent local charity established in 1994 and cares for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else. We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level. What we value: Kindness, Dignity, Respect, Independence, Choices.

Responsibilities

• To support and assist our residents within our care home to live as independently as possible
• To empower people to make their own decisions and choices
• To provide support with personal care (e.g. washing, going to the bathroom, dressing, eating and drinking)
• To offer physical and emotional support to our residents
• To help our residents participate with daily living tasks and activities
• To encourage engagement of our residents in social and wellbeing activities
• To assist with health care and personal appointments
• Only where trained to do so, to administer medication
• To undertake manual handling, using equipment when required
• To support positive relationships with our residents, their family, colleagues and professionals
• To record care using mobile technology
• To uphold the Sheffcare values
• To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
• To attend regular training where required

Qualifications and qualities

• Be adaptable to change
• Have excellent observational skills
• Be able to build trust and rapport
• Be non-judgmental
• Have good time management and organisational skills
• Be willing to learn and develop
• Be approachable and able to connect and empathise with others
• Be able to use basic tech devices

Hours, shifts and pay

Hours: 33 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 8:00am to 8:00pm and 8:00pm to 8:00am x 3 days/nights (a mixture) per week, including weekends (usually alternate) and bank holiday work

Pay: £12.47 per hour

Induction and benefits

All new team members are required to attend an induction at our training room in S13 prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday, between 9:30am until 3:30pm.

• Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training
• Access to 100+ elearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Career progression
• Access to diploma training courses
• Established not for profit charity
• Work in your local community
• Free drinks and subsidised meals
• Blue light discount package
• Access to the NEST pension scheme
• Reward and recognition incentives
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Paid holiday which increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay after 5 years service
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
• Eligibility for The Company Shop membership