Care Assistant

**Care Assistant**

**£10.75 per hour - Southam (near Southam Police Station)**

**Domiciliary Care all in one place - No travelling between client's homes.**

**We offer early shifts starting at around 6:45am - 3pm and late shifts starting 3pm - 10pm. Plus, you will need to work alternate weekends (one of these days will be a long day)**
- **Holiday Pay - Depending on hours worked plus an extra 1 week after 10 years**:

- **Loyalty Bonus - Increase of 25p per hour after 1 year, 50p an hour after 3 years and 75p after 5 years**:

- **Pension Scheme 3%**:

- **Refer a friend £500**:

- **Birthday recognition - If no sickness within the year, you get your Birthday off**:

- **EAP - Wellness Days/Training**:

- **Recognition Award - Monthly**:

- **Life in Progress - Counselling (faster referral)**:

- **Career Progression**:

- **Team Working - Senior Team on-site (not on your own)**:

- **Make friendships for life**

Our philosophy which is People, above all else, is prevalent in everything we do. Across our schemes we are renowned for providing outstanding high-quality person-centred care to clients in their own homes to enable them to live independently. We are looking for cares who share our mindset of always going above and beyond, they are trustworthy and show passion in everything they do. We want our clients to look forward to your visit.

As a professional carer in our Extra Care service, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and support to our clients, ensuring that their physical and emotional needs are met and enhance their quality of life. You will work closely with our team of healthcare professionals on site to create a warm and welcoming environment that promotes independence, dignity and respect

We offer opportunities for career advancement and professional development, comprehensive training and ongoing support and a positive and friendly work environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with personal care tasks, bathing, toileting and dressing
- Administer medications in accordance with prescribed instructions
- Provide emotional and social support, engaging in activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing
- Help with meal preparation, service and feeding and monitoring dietary needs
- Keep accurate records of care provided including daily activities and observations
- Provide mobility assistance such as transferring clients from bed to chairs or wheelchairs
- Maintain a clean and safe environment including assisting with housekeeping tasks and ensuring proper infection control procedures are followed.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience working in a care setting is desirable but not essential
- A compassionate and caring nature with the ability to empathise with others
- Excelling communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
- A patient and calm demeanour with the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative when require
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Right to work in the UK
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- Unique Senior Care is proud to promote equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £10.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Southam: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

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

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person