CARE ASSISTANT/SENIOT CARE ASSISTANTS

Skycare; Pudsey; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent contract

Day/Night shifts

28 days annual leave

Enhanced training

Free uniforms

Set shift patterns

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Refer a carer programme

Store discount

Friendly supportive environment

Descripción de la vacante

SkyCare is recruiting Care Assistants /Senior HCA with NVQ2 & 3 for full-time positions in Pudsey, UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be within commutable distance, with 33-44 hours per week. Starting salary is £12.82 per hour.

No sponsorship provided. Face-to-face interviews will be conducted. Responsibilities include personal care, therapeutic engagement, monitoring and reporting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support residents with dementia,

Formación

• 1-2 years experience in care preferred
• NVQ2/3 and Care Certificate desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Good understanding of needs of vulnerable adults
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care and support to patients, including daily living activities
• Engage in therapeutic activities to aid recovery and manage distress
• Observe, document and report patient conditions to nursing staff
• Create a safe, compassionate environment respecting dignity and privacy
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans
• Recognize distress or crisis and respond to ensure safety

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Cheerful & compassionate

Respectful & caring

Initiative

Educación

NVQ2 & 3

Care Certificate or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Care Assistants /Senior HCA with NVQ2 &3

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the Uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role and able to work full-time 33-44 hours per week.

The Nursing home offers a range of specialist care for residents, ranging from Alzeimer's and Parkinsons care to care for stroke victims.

Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.

Salary: starting at£12.82 per hour

No sponsorship provided!

FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEWS

Work Environment

This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Therapeutic Engagement: Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
• Supportive Environment: Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.
• Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a care role,experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable
• Certifications: Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
• Ability to work on own initiative

Benefits of joining our team, we offer:

• Permanent contract
• Day Night shifts available
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Enhanced training
• Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
• Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Refer a carer programme
• Store discount
• A friendly and supportive working environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

Full training will be provided, face to face and online

We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references

At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.