Flexible Care Assistant - Learn, Grow & Make a Difference

St Philips Care Group; Coldstream (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid induction

Shadow shifts

Referral bonus £100

Pension option

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Care Assistant for Lennel House Care Centre. This role offers flexible bank shifts days and nights, with full training provided and opportunities to progress within the team. You will be part of a caring, supportive environment focused on the elderly.

The successful candidate will be willing to learn, caring, reliable, and capable of working with minimal supervision. Induction and shadow shifts are paid, and a pension option may be available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if able.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs to optimise independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans to promote continuity of care.
• Respect the individual’s right to confidentiality.
• Move, handle, dress and assist residents in daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition.
• Report hazards or unsafe equipment to senior staff.
• Attend in-service and mandatory training as required.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy & patience

Reliability & flexibility

Team player

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 / QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

St Philip's Care is seeking a Care Assistant for Lennel House Care Centre. This role offers flexible bank shifts days and nights, with full training provided and opportunities to progress within the team. You will be part of a caring, supportive environment focused on the elderly.

The successful candidate will be willing to learn, caring, reliable, and capable of working with minimal supervision. Induction and shadow shifts are paid, and a pension option may be available.