Care Assistant Service Support #RQ1533450

Semester.co.uk; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An urgent need exists for experienced Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants in various UK locations. The role involves supporting management, assisting care users with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Qualified candidates must have NVQ Level 3 and be compassionate, communicative, and skilled in teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 required.
• Experience in care settings preferred.
• Ability to manage medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist care users with personal needs including dressing and bathing.
• Manage medication administration and records.
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere in the home.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Time Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant Service Support #RQ1533450

I am in urgent need of experienced Shift workers – Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants required in the Southport, Leyland, Burscough, Wigan, and Preston areas.

Semester is one of the leading UK Locum, Health and Social Work Recruitment Consultancies. Our commitment to you as a health and social care worker is to find you work wherever you want to work within the UK.

We work closely with local authorities, voluntary, and private sector organizations. Our years of experience and professional yet personal service enable us to assist with social work jobs and other health & social care recruitment roles, from support workers to administrative staff.

Purpose of the Position

1. Support the person in charge and their assistant in all aspects of the home’s management, including taking temporary complete charge during their absence.
2. Help train junior staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.
3. Follow company policies and procedures.
4. Contribute to the efficient running of the home and foster a positive atmosphere.
5. Assist care users with dressing, undressing, bathing, and toileting.
6. Manage medication administration and records, provided trained and qualified to do so (minimum NVQ Level 3 required).
7. Ensure resources are managed effectively.
8. Communicate effectively with all parties.
9. Maintain a team ethos within the home.
10. Greet visitors and show prospective care users and families the home's facilities as required.
11. Assist care users with mobility issues and physical disabilities, including incontinence; help with aids and personal equipment.
12. Promote mental and physical activities for care users through conversations, outings, and activities like reading, hobbies, and recreation.
13. Perform light housekeeping duties such as making beds, tidying rooms, and light cleaning.
14. Prepare and serve light meals, assist during meal times, and wash utensils.
15. Respond to emergency alarms, doorbells, and telephone calls; greet visitors.
16. Record reports in case notes accurately.
17. Act as a Senior Key Worker, developing and updating care plans according to residents' needs and wishes.
18. Coordinate with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams as needed.
19. Participate in staff meetings and training activities.
20. Engage in professional development through mandatory training and e-learning courses.
21. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Social Care Workers.
22. Uphold residents' rights, dignity, and promote equality and diversity with a person-centered approach.
23. Ensure the safety and well-being of service users at all times.
24. Follow health and safety policies, including COSHH regulations.
25. Perform other reasonable duties as required.