Care Assistant- weekend working

Belong; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card funding

Early Pay Release Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Induction

Occupational Health support

Comprehensive induction and training

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

PPE provided

Job summary

Belong Newcastle under Lyme is seeking a weekend care assistant to join our not-for-profit, person-centred care team. You will work in one of our households with a warm, friendly team, providing personal care and supporting residents to live independently.

The role requires a care certificate or Level 2 NVQ, and induction over two weeks with two full days per week. DBS check is provided, with extensive training and development opportunities within Belong.

Qualifications

• Must have a care qualification (Care Certificate or Level 2 NVQ).
• Experience in dementia or elder care is beneficial.
• Induction will be delivered over 2 weeks with 2 full days each week.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to residents.
• Support with daily activities to promote independence.
• Assist with medication management and monitoring.
• Support residents with meals, mobility and daily routines.
• Document care activities and updates on care plans.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Education

Care certificate or Level 2 NVQ

Job description

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Expected hours: 13.5 per week

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 inBelong Newcastle under Lyme

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 aCare Assistant. Working inBelong Newcastle under Lymeyou 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.

You will carry out a variety of duties including:

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

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 link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice