Healthcare Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home provider seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support the well-being of elderly residents. Your role includes assisting with personal care, encouraging activities, and maintaining care records. No specific qualifications are required, but experience and a willingness to pursue QCF qualifications are desirable. This permanent position offers rotating shifts totaling 35 hours per week with potential overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Training

Workplace Pension Scheme

Paid Uniform

Blue Light Card

In-house training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Applicant must be prepared to begin a QCF qualification if they do not have it already.
• Previous experience in care is an advantage.
• Own transport is essential due to location.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities like washing and dressing.
• Encourage social activities for residents.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Commitment to care

Education

QCF Level 2 or 3 (preferable but not essential)

Job description

Paid Training
Workplace Pension Scheme
Paid Uniform
Paid Social Care Wales Registration
Onsite free car parking
Blue Light Card
Applicants will be required to work in a strictly non smoking environment
_ Applicants will be required to maintain a professional appearance, in keeping with the nature of the business_
We are seeking to employ compassionate, committed and reliable individuals with a passion to provide the very best care to the elderly within a care home setting. Our aim is to help each and every one of our residents to live fulfilled and happy lives.

Joining our team as a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, your role will be to take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents.

Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.

Providing physical and mental stimulation by encouraging residents to take part in the recreational and social activity programme.

Helping to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming new staff.

Generally promoting our residents' independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care.

In house training, induction and uniform is provided.

Previous experience and ideally QCF Level 2 or 3 would be an advantage but it is not essential. Applicant must be prepared to begin a QCF if they do not have the qualification already, with opportunities offered to study for the qualification.

Own transport is essential due to the location of the home and shift pattern. We do not offer sponsorship

Permanent post hours:07:15 - 14:15, 11:00 - 18:00, or 14:00 - 21:00, on rotation, 5 shifts out of 7 - 35 hours per week - with opportunities for overtime.