CR) Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

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Job summary

River House Care Home is seeking caring and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team. You will help residents with dressing, personal care, mobility, and daily activities, while promoting independence and dignity.

Training is provided, including NVQ/QCF Level 2 or higher, in a Christian-based environment run by the Council for Social Witness. You will work flexible day and night shifts to support residents in a warm, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is desirable.
• Willing to undertake NVQ/QCF Level 2 if not already held.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities.
• Support residents to maintain independence and dignity.
• Administer medication after appropriate training.
• Record care notes accurately in writing and on computerised systems.
• Support residents with social and recreational activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Caring nature

English proficiency

Numeracy

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

• Providing compassionate care to residents, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Assisting residents with dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities
• Encouraging independence while offering support where needed
• Administering medication (after appropriate training)
• Supporting residents with social and recreational activities
• Helping residents exercise their rights and make choices about their daily lives
• Accompanying residents on trips, appointments, and outings
• Maintaining accurate records (both written and computerised)
• Following safety procedures and NISCC Code of Practice standards
• Attending training and staff meetings to develop your skills
• Being a team player, working alongside staff to provide the best possible care
• A caring and compassionate nature, with a genuine desire to help others
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Respect for residents' dignity, choices, and independence
• Willingness to complete training, including NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care
• Willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• No experience is required, as full training and support will be provided., Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ / QCF level 2
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Must be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home

Desired criteria

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Relevant statutory training e.g. Health and Safety, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling
• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of delivering activity programmes
• Experience of working in a residential setting
• Experience of administering medication

The Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) is part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, providing care in a Christian-based environment.

River House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services). The Home accommodates 29 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency. The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.

Salary: £12.90 per hour (no NVQ), £12.96 per hour with NVQ/QCF level 2 in Health & Social Care, £13.00 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Hours: Days - 24.66 hours per week Nights - 24.66 hours per week

Responsible to: Service Manager

Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you want a rewarding role where you can support older people in a warm, compassionate environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At River House, we are looking for caring and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team. Whether you are experienced or looking to start a new career in care, we offer training and support to help you succeed.

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