CARE ASSISTANT (MULBERRY HOUSE, BOVEY TRACEY)

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

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Bovey Tracey is seeking care assistants to support vulnerable adults in daily activities. The role involves personal care, emotional support, and community engagement. No formal qualifications are required, but a warm personality and good communication skills are essential. Wage starts from £13.19 per hour and there's potential for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, though beneficial to have a Care Certificate or NVQ 2/3.
• Must possess a warm and friendly personality and good communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist vulnerable adults with daily living activities.
• Support service users with personal care tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community support.

Skills

Good level of English

Warm & friendly personality

Good communicator

Ability to use initiative

Team player

Reliability

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

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

Wage Rate: From £13.19 per hour.