CARE ASSISTANT inLewisham inLewisham PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
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Competitive hourly pay of £12.23, which is above average for care assistants.
Opportunity to work full-time with 36 hours per week, providing stability and financial security.
Part of a Top 20 Care Home group for 2024, showcasing a reputable and high-quality work environment.
Awarded as one of the ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’, ensuring a positive workplace culture.
Paid breaks, uniform provided, and paid DBS, demonstrating employer commitment to staff welfare.
Comprehensive induction, mentorship, support, and training, promoting professional growth and career development.
Cinnamon Care Collection is seeking a full-time Care Assistant for night shifts at Leah Lodge, a 48-bed care home in Blackheath, Lewisham, specializing in dementia care. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.23 per hour, paid breaks, uniform, and a paid DBS, along with additional company benefits. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about providing care, with a preference for those holding an NVQ qualification or a willingness to achieve one. The position involves working within a supportive team to promote the dignity and independence of residents, as well as opportunities for training and career development.
Successful applicants must be physically and medically able to perform their duties, demonstrate effective communication skills, and possess the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. The company emphasises teamwork, flexibility, and a proactive attitude in their staff, along with a commitment to continual personal and professional growth.
Successful applicants must be physically and medically able to perform their duties, demonstrate effective communication skills, and possess the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. The company emphasises teamwork, flexibility, and a proactive attitude in their staff, along with a commitment to continual personal and professional growth.
Care Assistant
£12.23 Per Hour – Plus Company Benefits
Full Time Hours – 36 Hours
A Top 20 Care Home group 2024!
Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents.
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits.
Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.
We are looking to recruit experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification and with the desire to further their career within our home. We offer a comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training and encourage career development.
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£12.23 Per Hour – Plus Company Benefits
Full Time Hours – 36 Hours
A Top 20 Care Home group 2024!
Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents.
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits.
Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.
We are looking to recruit experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification and with the desire to further their career within our home. We offer a comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training and encourage career development.
Person Specification
- Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications if not willingness to attend
- Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
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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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