Weekend Care Assistant

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Matlock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency in Matlock is seeking experienced Care Assistants for weekend shifts at a local care home. Responsibilities include following personalised care plans and assisting with personal care for adult residents. Candidates should have a DBS certificate and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Pay rates start at £12.21 per hour. This role offers flexible hours and immediate start opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have an existing DBS certificate registered on the update service.
• At least 2 years experience within a care setting.
• Referenceable work history.

Responsibilities

• Follow personalised care plans for residents.
• Conduct personal care for residents.
• Assist with activities and moving and handling.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centered care

Moving and handling residents

Job description

Overview

Weekend hours available for experienced carers with weekly pay! You will be covering day shifts at a care home in the Matlock area which caters for up to 32 adult residents with a variety of health conditions including learning disabilities, dementia, sensory impairments, etc.

The home prides itself on the care that it provides to the residents, and we are looking for people who have an outgoing and bubbly personality with the ability to communicate clearly with both residents and other staff.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, you will follow personalised care plans, conduct personal care, take part in activities, assist with the moving and handling of residents, and perform other care-related duties.

Qualifications

• An existing DBS certificate registered on the update service
• A referenceable work history
• At least 2 years experience within a similar setting

Requirements

You must be able to reliably commute to Matlock either via public transport or with your own transport arrangements.

Training

If you do not have valid training, we can help with online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

Application

Please attach an up-to-date CV to your application.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorships

Opportunity

This role offers immediate start opportunities with ongoing work.

Typical Hours

• 07:00 to 14:15
• 14:00 to 22:00
• 07:00 to 22:00
• 22:00 to 07:00
• Hours available on Saturdays and Sundays

Pay

Days - £12.21 per hour rising to £13.33 per hour after 13 weeks.

Nights - £16.24 per hour rising to £17.64 per hour after 13 weeks.