Care Assistant Worker

Elite Hire; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hire is seeking kind, reliable Care Assistants to help residents live safe, comfortable and dignified lives. You will assist with personal care, mealtimes and companionship in a home care setting.

No prior experience is needed as full training is provided; an enhanced DBS check can be arranged. The role requires flexibility for shifts, including some weekends, and good English communication skills.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and reliable nature is essential.
• Good communication skills and spoken English are required.
• Willingness to work shifts, including some weekends.
• An enhanced DBS check will be arranged if needed.
• No experience needed; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and mobility.
• Support residents at mealtimes and with hydration.
• Spend time with residents, encourage activities and offer companionship.
• Observe and report changes in health or wellbeing.
• Keep accurate care records and follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Communication skills

Spoken English

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About the role

Our Client provides [residential / home] care for older adults and people living with dementia. We need kind, reliable Care Assistants to help our residents live safe, comfortable and dignified lives.

What you will do

• Help residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and mobility
• Support residents at mealtimes and with hydration
• Spend time with residents, encourage activities and offer companionship
• Observe and report changes in health or wellbeing
• Keep accurate care recordsFollow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures

What you need

• A caring, patient and reliable nature
• Good communication skills and spoken English
• Willingness to work shifts, including some weekends
• An enhanced DBS check (we can arrange this)
• No experience needed; full training provided

Nice to have

• Previous care experience
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A full UK driving licence (for home care roles)