Full Time Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Westward Care is seeking a Full Time Care Assistant for nights and days at Hunslet Moor House in Leeds. The role covers all shifts: 7.00am–2.00pm, 2.30pm–10.00pm, 7.00am–10.00pm and 10.00pm–7.00am, with alternate weekends.

DBS Enhanced required, and flexibility to cover sickness and holidays is essential. Applicants should be able to work unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays as needed to support a 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
• Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
• Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
• Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, ensuring equality, dignity and respect for customers and staff.
• Maintain a professional appearance according to uniform standards.
• Provide care per individual care plans, following the Care Manager's instructions.
• Support cleanliness and general appearance of Hunslet Moor House.
• Uphold health and safety standards per guidelines.
• Complete all paperwork accurately within timeframes.
• Collaborate with team for quality care and smooth operations.
• Share knowledge to enhance customer experience.
• Participate in training to meet mandatory requirements.
• Provide timely updates to the Care Manager in an agreed format.
• Use various communication methods to meet customer needs.
• Maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
• Participate in team and line manager meetings.
• Deliver care promoting independence, dignity and choice for customers.
• Encourage customer participation in social and leisure activities.
• Address concerns proactively; improve customer service.
• Identify opportunities for improving customer service and suggest new offerings.
• Create an excellent first impression for customers.
• Foster a customer-first ethos with internal customers.
• Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers and visitors.

Job description

Full Time Care Assistant - Nights/Days

Hours - This role is a full time Care Assistant position covering all shift hours which include:

7.00am - 2.00pm / 2.30pm - 10.00pm / 7.00am - 10.00pm / 10.00pm - 7.00am and Alternate Weekends. Candidates must be available to cover these shift hours.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

To ensure that all customers consistently receive care that is person-focused and promotes health and well being. Delivered in a professional, kind and respectful way.

The post holder will be expected to work when required to cover for sickness and holidays.

You will be required to work unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

The service operates 24 hours per day, seven day per week and flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service.

Level of DBS disclosure required: Enhanced

About the role

Delivering the Vision

• Lead by example, ensuring all customers and employees are treated with equality, dignity, and respect, while fostering an environment where discrimination and harassment can be challenged.

Quality Management

• Exhibit pride in your role and the organisation.

• Maintain a professional appearance according to uniform standards.

• Provide care as per individual care plans, adhering to the Quality Management System and instructions from the Care Manager.

• Support the cleanliness and general appearance of Hunslet Moor House.

• Uphold health and safety standards for yourself and customers, following Westward Care guidelines.

• Complete all paperwork accurately and within specified timeframes.

Being part of the Team

• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure quality care and smooth operations at Hunslet Moor House.

• Share knowledge and skills to enhance the customer experience.

• Engage in training and development to meet mandatory requirements.

Communication

• Provide timely updates and feedback to the Care Manager in an agreed format.

• Employ various communication methods to meet customer needs and foster positive relationships.

• Maintain confidentiality when appropriate.

• Participate in team and individual meetings with the Line Manager.

Customer Service

• Deliver care that promotes independence, dignity, and choice for customers.

• Encourage customer participation in social and leisure activities.

• Be proactive in addressing concerns from customers, employees, and visitors.

• Identify opportunities for improving customer service and suggest new offerings to the Care Manager.

• Create an excellent first impression for customers.

• Foster a customer-first ethos, treating internal customers with the same respect as external ones.

• Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers and visitors, handling inquiries professionally and courteously.

About the company

We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.
We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.

Required Criteria

• Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
• Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
• Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
• Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.

Desired Criteria

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