Care assistant/ Support worker

PROXYCARE LIMITED; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants in Northampton. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to various healthcare settings. Applicants must have at least 6 months experience in the UK care sector and relevant training certificates. Benefits include competitive pay and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Free mandatory and service-specific training

Ongoing professional maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the care sector within the UK.
• Willingness to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
• Knowledge of caregiving and empathy for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the high standard of resident care.
• Implement care packages under supervision of nursing staff.
• Travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Ability to use own initiative

Motivated to learn

Maintains a mature attitude

Possesses a responsible attitude

Education

Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training (Manual Handling, First Aid, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Salary: GBP 13.00-GBP18.00 depending on the shifts and experience.

Working Hours: Flexible

Start Date: Immediate Start - Subject to successful application

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover.

Responsibilities

You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Essential skills

Skills/abilities: Ability to uses own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient\'s care needs, Ability to work without direct supervision, Ability to work within a team, Good communication skills, Motivated to learn, Maintains a mature attitude, Possesses a responsible attitude.

Knowledge: Knowledge of care giving, Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.

Essential Training/education: Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration

Experience

Experience: Recent experience of caring for patients.

Other requirements

Other requirements: Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• Free mandatory and service-specific training
• Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)

Applicants will

• Undergo a full enhanced DBS check or evidence of online DBS check
• Require two professional references
• Need to complete the Practical training if they do not have valid training certificates.

Preferably Applicant must have

• Minimum of 6 months experience into care sector within the UK
• Vaccination

Desirable

• UK Driving License
• Flexible working hours

If you have the skills, attitude and experience to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today.