Weekend Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A welcoming care setting in Buxton is seeking experienced Care Assistants for weekend work. As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality care to elderly residents, assist with personal care, and engage in activities. The role offers competitive rates of £12.21 per hour during the day and £16.24 overnight, with immediate shifts available. We're looking for outgoing individuals with strong communication skills, and support for DBS and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the update service is required.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates needed.
• At least 2 professional references covering a minimum of 2 years in care.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans for residents.
• Assist with personal care and support mobility.
• Engage residents in activities to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Outgoing personality

Team-oriented approach

Job description

We are currently offering weekend hours, with weekly, for experienced Care Assistants at a welcoming care home in the Buxton area.

This home supports up to 20 elderly residents with a range of health conditions, including learning disabilities, dementia, and sensory impairments.

As a Care Assistant, you will work day shifts and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Your responsibilities will include following individual care plans, assisting with personal care, supporting residents with mobility and handling, and facilitating engaging activities that enhance their quality of life.

The home is known for its warm and supportive environment, and we are looking for individuals with an outgoing, bubbly personality and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with both residents and fellow staff members, so a friendly and team-oriented approach is essential.

If you have the experience and enthusiasm to contribute to a caring and professional team, we would love to hear from you. Immediate weekend shifts are available, and all hours are paid weekly.

To be suitable for this position you must have:

- An Enhanced DBS Certificate that is registered on the update service
- Up to date mandatory training certificates
- Full up-to-date CV
- At least 2 professional references covering a minimum of 2 years working within formal care settings or community care.

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*

This role offers ongoing weekend work for the right candidate

You could be working hours on Saturday and/or Sunday with typical hours available being:
07:00 to 14:30
14:00 to 22:00
22:00 to 07:00

You will be paid £12.21 per hour for hours worked from 07:00 to 19:00 and will be paid an enhanced rate of £16.24 per hour for hours worked from 19:00 to 07:00.

Your pay rate with rise after working for a 13 week period.