Care Assistant - St Helens

TN United Kingdom; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Location: St Helens, Clock Face, Earlestown, Windle and other surrounding areas.

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.

Job Overview:

Become a Care Assistant with Local Solutions and provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their own homes in the St Helens 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:

1. Provide personal/domestic care to the service user, enabling them to retain their independence in their own home.
2. 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.
3. Meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users as agreed in the care plan, promoting independence and enhancing their living skills.
4. Provide direct personal/domestic care in accordance with the service users' assessed needs and collaborate with other departmental staff, agencies, and community nurses involved in providing care.
5. Work with service users to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required.
6. Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records, providing written reports on care plans and reporting any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances to the Line Manager.
7. Be part of a team of staff working within the community, working flexibly with other staff members.
8. Carry out all duties in accordance with Local Solutions policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
9. Undertake any other duties that are appropriate to the job.

Care Assistant Benefits:

1. Free uniform including an excellent quality fleece and waterproof coat.
2. Free Enhanced DBS for all staff.
3. Access to a full Employee Assistance Programme.
4. Annual awards for nominated employees.
5. 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.