Compassionate Care Assistant – 28 Days Holiday & Training

Greensleeves Care; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme (employer contributions

Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning & development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in our care homes. You will help with daily living, maintain residents' rights to independence, privacy and dignity, and assist with dressing, washing, mobility and personal care. You will work within a team that values respect, openness and responsibility.

Experience in elder care is desirable; QCF Level 2 in Care is preferred. This role offers supported development and access to learning opportunities with DBS checks

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• QCF Diploma in Care Level 2 or equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to Greensleeves Care values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Skills

Resident care

Confidentiality

Empathy

Dignity & respect

Teamwork

Education

QCF Diploma in Care Level 2

Job description

Greensleeves Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in our care homes. You will help with daily living, maintain residents' rights to independence, privacy and dignity, and assist with dressing, washing, mobility and personal care. You will work within a team that values respect, openness and responsibility.

Experience in elder care is desirable; QCF Level 2 in Care is preferred. This role offers supported development and access to learning opportunities with DBS checks