Care Assistant- weekend working

Belong; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider is seeking Care Assistants in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role involves providing personal care and support to older people, particularly those with dementia. Applicants must have a Care Certificate or level 2 NVQ, and weekend availability is required. An attractive salary, comprehensive induction, and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary £12.00 p/h

Free DBS check*

Paid for Blue Light Card

Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Personal pension scheme

Colleague recognition events

Qualifications

• Must be available for a 4-day induction during the week.
• Experience in providing personal care for older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Manage medication for residents.
• Cook meals as needed.
• Engage residents in activities.
• Assist residents with exercise.
• Document care plans regularly.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Cooking

Dementia care

Activities

Exercise

Education

Care Certificate or level 2 NVQ

Job description

Overview

Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Belong Newcastle under Lyme.

Role and hours

We are looking for experienced colleagues to join us at the weekends! What you will be doing… You’ll be working in one of our households with a warm, friendly team as a Care Assistant. Working in Belong Newcastle under Lyme you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently by providing excellent personal centred care.

Must be available to attend initial 4 day induction during the week. The induction will be held over 2 weeks and will 2 full days of each week.

A minimum of care certificate or a level 2 NVQ is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Medication management
• Cooking
• Dementia care
• Activities
• Exercise
• Uploading day to day details on care plans

Benefits / In return you will receive

• Competitive salary £12.00 p/h
• Free DBS check*
• Paid for Blue Light Card
• Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Induction
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Colleague recognition events
• Personal pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
• Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following: the DBS code of conduct can be read at GOV.UK.