Day Care Assistant - Maternity Cover

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 for maternity cover, working 18 hours per week. The role involves supporting service users in daily living activities and providing person-centred care. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered including a set rota pattern and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Weekend enhancements

Broad range of training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free staff uniform

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for others in a care setting is ideal but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a high quality service to service users.
• Provide person-centred care with individualized care plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Maternity Cover – 18 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a high quality service to service users and enhance their quality of life, while promoting independence.
• Provide person-centred care which starts with a care plan for every resident.
• Act as a keyworker and assist with daily living activities, personal care, administering medication, and meal times.
• Full details are included in the job information pack.

Qualifications and experience

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

What 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.
• Provide a set 2 week rolling rota pattern to include working alternate weekends.