Day Care Assistant

Coverage Care Services Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team for 18 hours per week. The role includes providing personal care, acting as a keyworker, administering medication, and assisting with meal times. Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Staff Uniform

Paid breaks

Set 2 week rolling rota

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for others in a care setting is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users.
• Act as a keyworker for residents.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Assist with meal times.

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant – 18 hours per week

We are looking for caring, sensitive, compassionate individuals to join our care team to support the delivery of a high quality service to our service users, enhancing their quality of life, whilst promoting independence. We provide person centered care which starts with a care plan for every resident. Documented in this are all the daily living activities needs and preferences; therefore your duties will include, personal care, being a keyworker, administering medication, assisting with meal times. Full details are included in the job information pack.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Being a keyworker
• Administering medication
• Assisting with meal times

Qualifications

Experience of caring for others in a care setting is ideal but not essential as we will help you to develop the skills you need.

We offer

• Competitive salary and weekend enhancements. The National living wage applies to all staff members (including those aged under 25)
• Broad range of training & development opportunities including the opportunity to apply to complete the Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Staff Uniform
• Paid breaks
• Set 2 week rolling rota pattern to include working alternate weekends