Day Care Assistant

Yorkare Homes; Hook; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team. This role involves providing compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence are respected. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, contributing to a positive environment for residents. The company offers competitive pay rates, comprehensive training, and numerous perks, including a free DBS check and uniform. If you have a caring attitude and are willing to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Bonus for working over Christmas

Free enhanced DBS check

Free Uniform

Comprehensive training and development support

Staff recognition awards

Rewards App

Health Scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Essential qualities include flexibility, compassion, and good communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training for skill development.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents with various health needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding care and support provided.
• Act as an advocate for residents and communicate their needs.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Good communication

Team player

Education

NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Westfield Park is a care home close to Hook, near Goole.

The Home provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home.

The facilities include a residents pub, hair and beauty salon, sweet shop, cinema, bowls green, and large gardens.

Westfield Park is currently recruiting for Care Assistants (Days).

£11.90 per hour (£12.00 with NVQ2)

Free DBS check*

This role will include some weekend work.

The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

It is essential that all our staff are:

• Flexible, caring, and compassionate.
• Positive, self-motivated, and organised.
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.

Overview of Job Description:

• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses, and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow.
• Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the night.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
• To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
• To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff.

In return the company will offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay (increased rate if an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care is held).
• Bonus for working over Christmas.
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free Uniform.
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in-house trainer.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Rewards App.
• Health Scheme.
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals.

Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.

£11.90 Per hour regardless of age.

£12.00 per hour with NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

* Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probation period.

Hours: part or full-time hours available.