£11.50, per hour PLUS a wide range of amazing employee benefits
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Location: Vera James, Ely, CB6 1TA Salary: £11.50, per hour PLUS a wide range of amazing employee benefits
Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you have a big smile?
That can make a person's face light up.
Do you have great listening skills?
To listen to a lifetime's worth of stories.
Can you think on your feet?
Each day is varied. It helps to be light on your feet as often our residents enjoy a dance.
Do you have patience and a sense of humour
? Working as a care assistant isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.
If you have answered
yes
to these questions, Glenholme Healthcare Vera James, Ely would love to meet you. Press apply today!
Become a Care Assistant with Glenholme and receive the following benefits & perks:
- Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
- Fully paid care certificate
- Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want
- Enrolment in our Pension scheme
- 28 holidays including Bank Holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
- Additional day holiday for your birthday
- Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
- Life Insurance cover £10,000 (subject to Scheme Terms)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and wellbeing.
- Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution
- Free Blue Light Card
Being a care assistant means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first. Your role will include:
- Companionship
- Helping with personal care
- Helping with mobility around the home
- Overseeing medication and providing medical support
- Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
- Preparing and cooking meals
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
Job Code: GHVER1
Location: Vera James, Ely, CB6 1TA
Salary: £11.50, per hour PLUS a wide range of amazing employee benefits
Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you have a big smile?
That can make a person's face light up.
Do you have great listening skills?
To listen to a lifetime's worth of stories.
Can you think on your feet?
Each day is varied. It helps to be light on your feet as often our residents enjoy a dance.
Do you have patience and a sense of humour
? Working as a care assistant isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.
If you have answered
yes
to these questions, Glenholme Healthcare Vera James, Ely would love to meet you. Press apply today!
Become a Care Assistant with Glenholme and receive the following benefits & perks:
Being a care assistant means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first. Your role will include:
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
Job Code: GHVER1
Salary: £11.50, per hour PLUS a wide range of amazing employee benefits
Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you have a big smile?
That can make a person's face light up.
Do you have great listening skills?
To listen to a lifetime's worth of stories.
Can you think on your feet?
Each day is varied. It helps to be light on your feet as often our residents enjoy a dance.
Do you have patience and a sense of humour
? Working as a care assistant isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.
If you have answered
yes
to these questions, Glenholme Healthcare Vera James, Ely would love to meet you. Press apply today!
Become a Care Assistant with Glenholme and receive the following benefits & perks:
- Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
- Fully paid care certificate
- Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want
- Enrolment in our Pension scheme
- 28 holidays including Bank Holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
- Additional day holiday for your birthday
- Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
- Life Insurance cover £10,000 (subject to Scheme Terms)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and wellbeing.
- Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution
- Free Blue Light Card
Being a care assistant means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first. Your role will include:
- Companionship
- Helping with personal care
- Helping with mobility around the home
- Overseeing medication and providing medical support
- Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
- Preparing and cooking meals
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
Job Code: GHVER1
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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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