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BBS Recruitment; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is recruiting for a Care Assistant role based in Worcestershire. You will support adults with care and support needs, providing person-centred care to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help service users with daily living tasks, mobility, personal care and social activities, while adhering to safeguarding, health and safety policies and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and reliable qualities required.
• Ability to provide person-centred care and practical assistance with daily living.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support (washing, dressing, mobility, meals).
• Promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Support participation in social, recreational, therapeutic and group activities.
• Encourage contact with family and community.
• Assist with daily domestic duties to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities and incidents.
• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments with senior staff.
• Monitor wellbeing and safety during shifts and report concerns.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Person-centred care

Job description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant role for our client based in Worcestershire.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and reliable Care Assistant / Support Worker to support adults with care and support needs, including individuals with disabilities. You will help service users maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life by providing person-centred care and practical assistance with daily living.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals are encouraged to make choices, participate in activities and maintain relationships with family, friends and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities for Care Assistant:

• Provide personal care and practical support, including assistance with washing, bathing, dressing, mobility and mealtimes.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and respect in all aspects of care.
• Support individuals to participate in social, recreational, therapeutic and group activities.
• Encourage service users to maintain contact with family, friends and the local community.
• Assist with daily domestic duties to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Administer or distribute medication in accordance with instructions, training and relevant procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, incidents and significant changes in service users' needs.
• Contribute to the development and updating of care plans and risk assessments alongside service users and senior staff.
• Monitor the wellbeing and safety of service users throughout the shift and report any concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, senior staff and other professionals to deliver high-quality care.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and mandatory training as required.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and equality and diversity policies.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)