Care Assistant THET

ARC Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to work in Thetford. Your role will involve providing personal and social care to residents, ensuring their dignity and well-being. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and benefits such as free training and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates should have UK experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Free uniform

Paid annual leave

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Access to free annual online training

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant in the UK is essential.
• Transport is desirable but not essential.
• Online DBS is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans and instructions at individual settings.
• Support individuals with personal hygiene and appearance.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users.
• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents.
• Provide companionship to service users.

Skills

Experience using a hoist

Reliable

Resilient and compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Care Assistant

Job Type: Temporary - On going

Location: Thetford, Norfolk

Days and hours of work: Varies (day and night shifts available)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary/Hourly rate: £13.50ph+ (Bank holidays paid at an enhanced rate)

Pay Scheme: PAYE

We are recruiting for dedicated and committed Care Assistants to work in the Thetford area to work alongside our fantastic clients. As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. You will help maintain an atmosphere and practice of care and concern for the individual.

Responsibilities

• To follow instructions and care plans at individual settings
• Treat Service Users with respect at all times
• Support individuals with their personal hygiene and appearance
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users
• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices
• Providing companionship to service users, communicating effectively with them
• Protecting the confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients
• To recognise signs of abuse and immediately report through the necessary channels

Requirements for the Role

• Ideally experienced using a hoist
• UK experience as a care assistant is essential
• Must be reliable
• Must be resilient and compassionate
• Excellent communication skills
• Transport Desirable but not essential
• Online DBS Desirable but not essential

Benefits of Working for ARC

• Free uniform
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay - with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee
• Pension scheme
• Access to Free annual online training

Please contact our Healthcare Recruitment specialist