Care Assistant (LS11)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Assistant in Leeds, where you can make a significant impact in your community. This role offers flexible shift patterns, including early starts and weekends, with comprehensive training provided for all new hires. You will support individuals in achieving their goals while ensuring their dignity and independence. With a strong commitment to values like respect and equality, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in need.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Funding for Level 2 and other courses

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Optional union membership via GMB

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for family or friends is beneficial.
• Comprehensive training provided, no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve their goals and promote independence.
• Provide personal care while respecting dignity and individual choices.

Skills

Personal Care

Effective Communication

Promoting Independence

Documentation Skills

Education

Level 2 Care Qualification

Job description

Join Be Caring as a Care Assistant in Leeds

Support your community by becoming a Care Assistant with Be Caring. We are recruiting in:

• Beeston (LS11)
• Holbeck (LS11)
• Cottingley (LS11)

Applicants must be based in Leeds, UK.

Work Details

Enjoy shift pay from the start to the end of your shift, with patterns including early starts and weekends:

• Early shift: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Work on a 2-week rota with options such as:

• Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or Sunday

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom, 2 days shadowing, online modules
• Funding for Level 2 and other courses
• Holiday pay based on hours and service length
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Optional union membership via GMB

Job Responsibilities

If you have experience caring for family or friends, you will:

• Support individuals to achieve their goals, involving families and professionals
• Provide personal care respecting dignity
• Promote independence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalized care respecting individual choices
• Communicate effectively, document, and share information appropriately
• Connect people to their communities and local services

Induction and Training

We welcome applicants with or without direct experience. All new Care Assistants receive comprehensive training covering:

• Our values: Going Above & Beyond
• Dignity, respect, safeguarding, equality, and diversity
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Nutrition, medication safety, moving and handling, basic life support, pressure sore prevention
• Infection control, health and safety
• Learning Disabilities, mental health, and capacity

Apply today! Our friendly team will be in touch.