Care Assistant - Residential Care - Nottingham

4Recruitment Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a passionate Care Assistant to join their team in a Residential Care Home. This role involves supporting clients with personal care and promoting their independence while respecting their dignity. You will engage with clients, assist with domestic tasks, and maintain accurate records. The position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. If you are dedicated to providing high-quality care and have experience with challenging behaviors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dedicated 24-hour consultant

Employee Benefits Programme

Dedicated payroll support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients with autism and personal care.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate service user records and communication.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviors

Understanding of personal care

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety policies

Education

Enhanced DBS check

UK Driving License

Job description

Care Assistant Residential Care Nottingham

Are you a passionate Care Assistant looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Care Assistant to work within a Residential Care Home based in Mansfield.

Pay Rates: GBP12.20 - GBP14.11

Role Information: Successful candidates will be offered ad hoc work with shifts scheduled as they become available. Shift patterns may vary between 7:00 to 22:00 and 22:00 to 7:00.

Responsibilities:

1. Follow care and support plans respecting the dignity of each service user and tenant.
2. Promote independence by maintaining good health, hygiene, and personal care, including dressing, washing, shaving, and toileting.
3. Support access to work, education, or training.
4. Encourage participation in leisure activities, community engagement, and cultural beliefs.
5. Maintain communication with family and friends, and foster new relationships.
6. Assist with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping as instructed.
7. Assist with medication administration as directed.
8. Maintain accurate service user records and provide up-to-date information.
9. Support clients who may exhibit behavioral challenges.
10. Use IT systems for record-keeping and communication with team and stakeholders.
11. Provide coaching and feedback to team members, observing practices.
12. Other duties as required, commensurate with the role's grade.

Skills & Professional Characteristics:

• Understand and comply with policies on Finance, Technology Services, Data Protection, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, and other departmental policies related to responsibilities.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience supporting clients with challenging behaviors, non-verbal communication, autism, or requiring personal care.
• UK Driving License.
• Enhanced DBS check with barred list (desirable).

What We Offer:

• Dedicated 24-hour consultant within your area.
• Access to 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.
• Dedicated payroll support to ensure full benefits of your payment.

Recruitment follows safe practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

For more information or to discuss other vacancies, contact our team at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).