Weekend Care Assistant - Dementia & Personal Care

Belong; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 1,853,000 - 2,039,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card funding

Early Pay Release Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Induction

Occupational Health support

Comprehensive induction and training

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

PPE provided

Job summary

Belong Newcastle under Lyme is seeking a weekend care assistant to join our not-for-profit, person-centred care team. You will work in one of our households with a warm, friendly team, providing personal care and supporting residents to live independently.

The role requires a care certificate or Level 2 NVQ, and induction over two weeks with two full days per week. DBS check is provided, with extensive training and development opportunities within Belong.

Qualifications

• Must have a care qualification (Care Certificate or Level 2 NVQ).
• Experience in dementia or elder care is beneficial.
• Induction will be delivered over 2 weeks with 2 full days each week.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to residents.
• Support with daily activities to promote independence.
• Assist with medication management and monitoring.
• Support residents with meals, mobility and daily routines.
• Document care activities and updates on care plans.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Education

Care certificate or Level 2 NVQ

Job description

Belong Newcastle under Lyme is seeking a weekend care assistant to join our not-for-profit, person-centred care team. You will work in one of our households with a warm, friendly team, providing personal care and supporting residents to live independently.

The role requires a care certificate or Level 2 NVQ, and induction over two weeks with two full days per week. DBS check is provided, with extensive training and development opportunities within Belong.