Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Female Relief/ Bank Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Relief/ Bank Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is for Female Bank/ Relief Care Assistants available to work days or nights on a Relief/ Bank basis to cover absence. Shifts are 12 hours from 8 to 8 on either days or nights. You will be asked your preference to days or nights at interview.

There is a genuine occupational reason under the Sex Discrimination Act 1974 the person for this role must be female.

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
• Support with recreational activities

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
• Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
• Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)