Care Assistant

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Consultancy is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to support residents in a residential care setting in the Shrewsbury area. This role offers ongoing work with regular weekday shifts, delivering person-centred care to maintain dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include helping with personal care, mobility, meals and documentation, with days and nights available. The successful candidate will have relevant experience and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant in a care home, nursing home, supported living or healthcare setting.
• Valid Moving & Handling Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility and safe moving and handling practices.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support residents with meals, hydration and nutritional needs.
• Follow individual care plans and report changes in wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Moving & Handling Certificate

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Corus Consultancy is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants to support residents within a residential care setting in the Shrewsbury area.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced care professionals seeking ongoing work with regular weekday shifts, while making a genuine difference to the lives of older adults.

The Role As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity, independence, comfort and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

We have available both days and night shifts.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assisting with mobility and safe moving and handling practices
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting residents with meals, hydration and nutritional needs
• Following individual care plans and reporting changes in wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding care

Every day brings new opportunities to have a positive impact, build meaningful relationships and help residents enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

Requirements

• Previous Care Assistant experience within a care home, nursing home, supported living or healthcare setting
• A valid Moving & Handling Certificate
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, reliable and professional approach
• The right to work in the UK