Casual Care Assistant

Aster Group Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable care provider in Greater London seeks enthusiastic individuals for a care role. Applicants will need good communication skills, compassion, and patience. Flexibility in shifts is offered, and experience in a caring environment is beneficial, particularly knowledge of dementia. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their engagement and enjoyment in life.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities are essential.
• Basic literacy and numeracy must be demonstrated.
• Experience in hospitality or education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a passionate team focused on resident care.
• Engage residents in activities that enhance their quality of life.
• Support with physical care and personal hygiene as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Compassionate and patient

Experience in a caring industry

Knowledge of dementia

Job description

Job Overview

We are committed to our colleagues' learning, development, and career progression. We support Care colleagues in achieving their Care Certificates if required, empowering them to deliver the best dementia care and support to our residents.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. We can offer flexible shifts, including opportunities to cover our busiest times. You will need:

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• To be compassionate and patient
• Ideally some experience in a caring industry, for example hospitality or schools
• To pass our DBS check
• Even better if you have previous experience of a care environment, providing personal care or knowledge of dementia.

Responsibilities

• You will work alongside an amazing team that cares passionately about our residents.
• We work hard to keep our residents engaged, active and enjoying their lives.
• Whether you would like to support our residents directly with their physical care and personal hygiene needs or instead help us in maintaining high levels of cleanliness across our homes, you can make a real contribution.

C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years' experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the 'family' feel of our Care Homes.

All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & its subsidiary brands.