Care Assisstant

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at a care home. As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care services to residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

**Duties**:

- Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents
- Provide support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal assistance
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents
- Assist in medication administration following established protocols
- Support residents in maintaining their independence and dignity
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure comprehensive care delivery

**Experience**:

- Prior experience in home care or a care home setting is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Knowledge of care plans and basic IT skills for record keeping
- Valid driver's license is desirable but not essential

Joining our team as a Care Assistant offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. If you are caring, empathetic, and have a passion for providing quality care, we welcome you to apply. Experience in home care, familiarity with care plans, and the ability to communicate effectively are highly valued for this role.

Pay: £11.44-£11.45 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person