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Join our HealthForce community and make a difference as a Care Assistant (Children)At Newcross Healthcare, we are committed to giving a different level of support to our health and social care workers. As a Care Assistant (Children) in the Swansea area, you'll earn up to £13.92 per hour (inc holiday pay). We offer flexible shift patterns that fit around your life in a wide range of settings.
Here's how we give our HCAs a different level of support
- Get excellent hourly rates
- Choose your shifts and make flexible working easy with our HealthForceGo app
- Enjoy immediate access to up to 50% of the value of your completed shifts with FlexiPay
- Unlimited free training with access to over 400 free courses across a range of topics with our training partner FuturU
- Receive up to £500 when you refer a new nurse or carer with our exciting referral programme, Introduce a Friend
- Get access to Perks at Work for over 30,000 deals and discounts on your favourite brands
- Free welcome gift box and Newcross Healthcare uniform when you join
As a Care Assistant (Children), you'll have
- 6-months of UK caregiving experience from within the past 3-years
- Good equipment knowledge
- Moving and handling experience
- Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility and professionalism
- The right to work in the UK
- This position requires applicants to be registered with Social Care Wales (SCW)
- You will be providing high-quality care and support to children and young adults.
Helping Britain get the care service it deserves
At Newcross Healthcare, we are committed to making your life easier and work more efficient, supporting you to do what you do best. We aim to match the right healthcare assistant to the right client, so we can provide the right level of care wherever it is needed while meeting the needs of our dedicated employees. All you have to do is set your availability on our handy HealthForceGo app. So, whether you are a busy parent or guardian, focused on your studies or want more flexibility to choose your own hours, we are here to give you that extra bit of support.
Apply today and make a real difference as a Care Assistant (Children)!
Join our HealthForce community and make a difference as a Care Assistant (Children)
At Newcross Healthcare, we are committed to giving a different level of support to our health and social care workers. As a Care Assistant (Children) in the Swansea area, you'll earn up to £13.92 per hour (inc holiday pay). We offer flexible shift patterns that fit around your life in a wide range of settings.
Here's how we give our HCAs a different level of support
As a Care Assistant (Children), you'll have
Helping Britain get the care service it deserves
At Newcross Healthcare, we are committed to making your life easier and work more efficient, supporting you to do what you do best. We aim to match the right healthcare assistant to the right client, so we can provide the right level of care wherever it is needed while meeting the needs of our dedicated employees. All you have to do is set your availability on our handy HealthForceGo app. So, whether you are a busy parent or guardian, focused on your studies or want more flexibility to choose your own hours, we are here to give you that extra bit of support.
Apply today and make a real difference as a Care Assistant (Children)!
At Newcross Healthcare, we are committed to giving a different level of support to our health and social care workers. As a Care Assistant (Children) in the Swansea area, you'll earn up to £13.92 per hour (inc holiday pay). We offer flexible shift patterns that fit around your life in a wide range of settings.
Here's how we give our HCAs a different level of support
- Get excellent hourly rates
- Choose your shifts and make flexible working easy with our HealthForceGo app
- Enjoy immediate access to up to 50% of the value of your completed shifts with FlexiPay
- Unlimited free training with access to over 400 free courses across a range of topics with our training partner FuturU
- Receive up to £500 when you refer a new nurse or carer with our exciting referral programme, Introduce a Friend
- Get access to Perks at Work for over 30,000 deals and discounts on your favourite brands
- Free welcome gift box and Newcross Healthcare uniform when you join
As a Care Assistant (Children), you'll have
- 6-months of UK caregiving experience from within the past 3-years
- Good equipment knowledge
- Moving and handling experience
- Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility and professionalism
- The right to work in the UK
- This position requires applicants to be registered with Social Care Wales (SCW)
- You will be providing high-quality care and support to children and young adults.
Helping Britain get the care service it deserves
At Newcross Healthcare, we are committed to making your life easier and work more efficient, supporting you to do what you do best. We aim to match the right healthcare assistant to the right client, so we can provide the right level of care wherever it is needed while meeting the needs of our dedicated employees. All you have to do is set your availability on our handy HealthForceGo app. So, whether you are a busy parent or guardian, focused on your studies or want more flexibility to choose your own hours, we are here to give you that extra bit of support.
Apply today and make a real difference as a Care Assistant (Children)!
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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