Rehab & Recovery Care Assistant — Independence Focus

Wakefield Council; Horbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking an experienced Care Assistant for their Dovecote Lodge Care Team. The role focuses on providing person-centred care in a Rehab and Recovery Unit, enabling service users to maintain independence and dignity. Candidates should have an NVQ 2 in Social Care or be working towards it, as well as two years of experience with older adults. The position offers flexible working patterns and support for career progression, along with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training offers

Flexible working patterns

Discounted leisure facilities

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person‑centred care and support for the service users.
• Communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors.
• Enable the service users to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.

Skills

Understanding of Safe manual handling techniques

Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults

Education

NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards

Job description

A local council in England is seeking an experienced Care Assistant for their Dovecote Lodge Care Team. The role focuses on providing person-centred care in a Rehab and Recovery Unit, enabling service users to maintain independence and dignity. Candidates should have an NVQ 2 in Social Care or be working towards it, as well as two years of experience with older adults. The position offers flexible working patterns and support for career progression, along with a range of employee benefits.