CARE ASSISTANT (MULBERRY HOUSE, BOVEY TRACEY)

Buckland Care; Bovey Tracey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate care staff to join their team in Bovey Tracey. As a care assistant, you will provide essential support to vulnerable adults, helping them with daily activities and personal care. This role is perfect for those who enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a positive impact on others' lives. With opportunities for training and career advancement, you will be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you have a warm personality and a passion for helping others, this role could be your next fulfilling career step.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but Care Certificate or NVQ 2/3 is beneficial.
• Good level of English and warm personality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults with daily living activities and personal care.
• Build relationships and trust with service users in challenging situations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Initiative

Empathy

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ 2/3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Job posted on: September 9, 2024

Mulberry House in Bovey Tracey is recruiting for compassionate care staff to join the team.

Summary Of The Role

As a care assistant, you will work with vulnerable adults to help them live their lives to the full wherever they are able. It is the ultimate ‘people job’ – you will build solid relationships and trust with the vulnerable service users, sometimes in challenging situations.

Your daily routine will be varied. You will support the service users to wash, dress, undress, and help them with continence care, feeding, hydration, oral care, hair care, nail care and emotional support and stimulation. This will include encouraging them to participate in activities and community support where required.

We will train you in all aspects of care and ensure that your training is up to date and refreshed regularly. There is opportunity to progress up to a Senior Care Assistant role if you really thrive as a Care Assistant.

About You

1. No formal qualifications required although Care Certificate or NVQ 2/3 (or equivalent) is beneficial
2. A good level of English
3. A warm & friendly personality
4. A good communicator
5. Able to use initiative
6. Able to work in a team as well as on your own at times
7. Reliable

Wage Rate: From £12.50 per hour.