Compassionate Care Assistant | FT, Day/Night Shifts

Handsale Limited; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (FT)

Auto Enrolment Pension

Simply Health benefits

Job summary

Handsale Ltd is actively hiring a Care Assistant to join their team across five Care Homes in England, Wales and Scotland. The full-time position offers a 38.5-hour week with day and night shifts and a flexible rota.

Applicants should hold SVQ/NVQ in Health and Social Care, have clear CRB/DBS checks, and possess elderly care experience. The company offers competitive pay (£13.50 per hour), pension and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified SVQ / NVQ level in Health and Social Care
• Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks
• Experience / Qualification in care for relevant client category (Elderly Care)
• Highly Competitive rates of pay (£13.50 hourly). Enhanced rate over contracted available as per policy.
• 28 days holiday entitlement(FT equivalent)
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce.
• Excellent training and support
• Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer
• When you apply, we may conduct a background check using public databases and websites and utilizing a web search engine. Your resume may be retained for a maximum period of one year.
• I agree with having my data stored for 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the needs of residents are met in a patient and caring manner.
• Help residents who need assistance with dressing, personal hygiene and toileting when required, respecting residents’ rights to exercise choice in all areas of their life.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities to move freely within the Home.
• Contribute to information used in care plans with residents and their families/significant others and implement care as agreed, respecting the resident’s right to exercise choice.
• Provide a high standard of care and service at all times.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity for residents through talking to them, listening to them, escorting on outings, and working with the resident to enable them to pursue hobbies and interests both in and outside the Home.
• Report to the Senior Care Assistant /Manager on duty changes in residents’ condition or any concerns you might have.
• Ensure that all written reports are accurate and legible.
• Take part in staff meetings and training activities as required.
• Answer emergency bells and if necessary call senior member of staff on duty; answer the main door bell and greet visitors with politeness and warmth.
• Understand and put into practice any required health and safety at work initiatives.
• Undertake any additional duties as required at the request of the Senior Care Assistant/ Deputy in charge.

Skills

SVQ/NVQ in Health and Social Care

CRB/DBS checks

Elderly care experience

Education

SVQ / NVQ level in Health and Social Care

Job description

Handsale Ltd is actively hiring a Care Assistant to join their team across five Care Homes in England, Wales and Scotland. The full-time position offers a 38.5-hour week with day and night shifts and a flexible rota.

Applicants should hold SVQ/NVQ in Health and Social Care, have clear CRB/DBS checks, and possess elderly care experience. The company offers competitive pay (£13.50 per hour), pension and a range of benefits.