Care Assistant: Learn While You Earn in Elder Care

St Philips Care Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Learn while you earn

Full training

Induction and shadow shifts

Flexible hours

Referral bonus £100

Pension option

Job summary

St Philip's Care Welbourn Manor Care Centre in Lincolnshire is seeking a caring and reliable Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and personal care. Full training is provided, with opportunities to learn while you earn and progress within the organisation.

The role requires understanding of care plans, promoting resident independence, and maintaining confidentiality. A friendly, flexible team environment is offered with induction and shadow shifts.

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

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To 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.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting 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
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Education

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

Job description

St Philip's Care Welbourn Manor Care Centre in Lincolnshire is seeking a caring and reliable Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and personal care. Full training is provided, with opportunities to learn while you earn and progress within the organisation.

The role requires understanding of care plans, promoting resident independence, and maintaining confidentiality. A friendly, flexible team environment is offered with induction and shadow shifts.