Care Assistant - Sefton

Local Solutions; Llanfaelog; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering social enterprise is looking for Care Assistants to provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their homes in Sefton. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. The role offers competitive hourly pay, job benefits including paid training and a free uniform, and a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid Training

Free uniform

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Annual awards for nominated employees

Qualifications

• No experience is required; training will be provided.
• Ability to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal/domestic care to service users.
• Promote good care practices while respecting users' needs.
• Collaborate with other staff and agencies involved in care.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to promote independence

Job description

Overview

Vacancies for Walkers & Drivers

LOCATION: Sefton including - Bootle, Netherton, Maghull, Litherland and other surrounding areas. Based in L30 5QW

SALARY: £12.60 per hour weekdays and £13.00 per hour weekends Real living wage employer

SHIFT PATTERNS: Breakfasts and Lunches / Teas and Beds

MILEAGE: 45p per mile allowance included

About Us

Local Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Merseyside and North Wales. For over 50 years, we have been delivering high-quality care and support services, making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Guided by our core values COMPASSIONATE, PIONEERING, RELIABLE, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable social care solutions.

Become a Care Assistant with Local Solutions and provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their own homes within the Sefton area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role with a leading Health and Social Care Charity. No experience is required and training will be provided.

Main Responsibilities

• Purpose of the Post is to provide personal/domestic care to the service user enabling them to retain their independence in their own home.
• To promote good care practice, including a commitment to the service user, maintaining their dignity and independence and respect for their cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
• To meet the physical, social and emotional need of service users as agreed in the care plan, to promote independence and enhance their living skills.
• Provide direct personal/domestic care in accordance with the service users assessed needs, for example To liaise and collaborate with other departmental staff, agencies and community nurses who are involved in providing care for the service user.
• To work with service users to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records providing written reports on care plans and report regularly to the Line Manager any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances.
• To be part of a team of staff working within the community, working flexibly with other staff members.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with Local Solutions policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. To undertake any other duties that are appropriate to the job

Care Assistant Benefits

• Paid Training
• Free uniform including an excellent quality fleece and waterproof coat.
• Provide all staff with a Free Enhanced DBS.
• Blue Light Card.
• Access to a full Employee Assistance Programmer.
• 50% discount for our Watersports Centre.
• Annual awards for nominated employees.
• In house referral scheme

If you have a spare room in your home you may be able to provide a young person with support and earn up to £230 a week which may not affect your benefits.