Care Assistant inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 10 SEP 2024
Excellent pay rates from £13.00 per hour PLUS holiday pay PLUS pension
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Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications.
We are looking for Care Assistants to provide care for clients in their own homes within the South Liverpool area.Pay rates - From £13 per hour PLUS Holiday pay PLUS Pension
Working hours - AM shift - 06:45am - 3:00pm / PM shift 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Drivers Required With Access To Your Own Car
You will be required to commute to the following areas - Knowsley , Huyton , Croxteth , Childwall , Wavertree, Bellevale, Mossley Hill, Aigburth, Halewood & surrounding areas.
Working Alcedo Care gives you:-
- Excellent pay rates from £13.00 per hour PLUS holiday pay PLUS pension
- Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays
- Holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
- Work/Life Balance we’ll work with you to agree what work days suit you best
- DBS payment scheme to help with added cost of a DBS
- £250 Bonus when you refer a friend to be an Alcedo Carer.
- Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
- Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support
This Role Will Include
- Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting)
- Supporting clients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Administering and documenting medication
- Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams.
- No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect.
Skills And Qualities Required -
- Must be 18 or over
- Must be flexible and able to work within the hours of 6:45am - 11pm with some weekend work
- The right to work in the UK
We are looking for Care Assistants to provide care for clients in their own homes within the South Liverpool area.
Pay rates - From £13 per hour PLUS Holiday pay PLUS Pension
Working hours - AM shift - 06:45am - 3:00pm / PM shift 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Drivers Required With Access To Your Own Car
You will be required to commute to the following areas - Knowsley , Huyton , Croxteth , Childwall , Wavertree, Bellevale, Mossley Hill, Aigburth, Halewood & surrounding areas.
Working Alcedo Care gives you:-
This Role Will Include
Skills And Qualities Required -
Pay rates - From £13 per hour PLUS Holiday pay PLUS Pension
Working hours - AM shift - 06:45am - 3:00pm / PM shift 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Drivers Required With Access To Your Own Car
You will be required to commute to the following areas - Knowsley , Huyton , Croxteth , Childwall , Wavertree, Bellevale, Mossley Hill, Aigburth, Halewood & surrounding areas.
Working Alcedo Care gives you:-
- Excellent pay rates from £13.00 per hour PLUS holiday pay PLUS pension
- Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays
- Holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
- Work/Life Balance we’ll work with you to agree what work days suit you best
- DBS payment scheme to help with added cost of a DBS
- £250 Bonus when you refer a friend to be an Alcedo Carer.
- Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
- Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support
This Role Will Include
- Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting)
- Supporting clients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Administering and documenting medication
- Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams.
- No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect.
Skills And Qualities Required -
- Must be 18 or over
- Must be flexible and able to work within the hours of 6:45am - 11pm with some weekend work
- The right to work in the UK
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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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