Care Assistant inGreater London inGreater London PUBLISHED
MON 25 NOV 2024
TLC Care 💚 rKnTYII
Meaningful Impact, You play a vital role in enhancing the lives of elderly residents, making a difference in their daily happiness.
Supportive Team Environment, Join a friendly and enthusiastic team that values collaboration and camaraderie.
Career Development, There are clear development plans and opportunities for career progression, including supported NVQs at various levels.
Competitive Pay and Benefits, Enjoy competitive rates of pay, incentivised pay scales, and a comprehensive pension scheme.
Comprehensive Training, Full training is provided, ensuring you feel equipped and confident in your role, regardless of prior experience.
Great Work-Life Balance, Benefit from 28 days of holiday per year, enabling you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
TLC Care is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join their team as Care Assistants, providing essential care to elderly residents. The role involves supporting residents in daily activities, ensuring personal safety, and delivering person-centered care by understanding individual preferences. TLC Care values Truth, Love, and Compassion, promoting a positive and engaging work environment.
Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, career development opportunities, access to a Learning Academy, free uniform and meals, discounts with retailers, gym membership, health cash plans, and a referral bonus.
Requirements: No prior experience is necessary; full training will be provided. Applicants should possess empathy, strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to teamwork.
Do you enjoy caring for older people? Do you want a role that is special and vital in enhancing the lives of our residents?
As a Carer with TLC Care you will become a key part of a friendly and enthusiastic team who enjoy making the lives of our residents happy every day.
When joining our team of dedicated Care Assistants you will be supporting the day to day lives of our residents from their personal care through to their safety and assisting with daily activities. It is important that you really get to know each resident and their likes and dislikes so you can provide the highest standard of person centred care and bring a smile to their face.
TLC Care pride themselves in not only delivering the highest standards of care, but promoting the choices and individual needs of our elderly residents, making their care homes a happy environment for residents and team members alike.
Why join the team at TLC Care?
TLC Care's, values of Truth, Love and Compassion are embedded in everything we do. Our people are our core asset and we work hard to engage with team members and maintain our homes as preferred places of work. We look for team members who share our values and Carers who are passionate about their work and can deliver an excellent resident experience.
Benefits of joining TLC Care
You don't have to have previous experience as you will receive full training, but you must have compassion, dedication and a genuine interest in the people you care for.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Willingness to participate in training programmes
As a Carer with TLC Care you will become a key part of a friendly and enthusiastic team who enjoy making the lives of our residents happy every day.
When joining our team of dedicated Care Assistants you will be supporting the day to day lives of our residents from their personal care through to their safety and assisting with daily activities. It is important that you really get to know each resident and their likes and dislikes so you can provide the highest standard of person centred care and bring a smile to their face.
TLC Care pride themselves in not only delivering the highest standards of care, but promoting the choices and individual needs of our elderly residents, making their care homes a happy environment for residents and team members alike.
Why join the team at TLC Care?
TLC Care's, values of Truth, Love and Compassion are embedded in everything we do. Our people are our core asset and we work hard to engage with team members and maintain our homes as preferred places of work. We look for team members who share our values and Carers who are passionate about their work and can deliver an excellent resident experience.
Benefits of joining TLC Care
- Competitive rates of pay
- Incentivised Pay scales
- Pension Scheme
- Excellent working environment
- Clear development plans – opportunities for career progression
- Our own Learning Academy including development programmes including supported NVQs at Levels 2, 3 and 5
- Support from a highly qualified management team
- Free Uniform
- Free meals
- Discounts at 2000 high street and online retailers
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounted Health Cash Plans
- Refer a friend incentive scheme
- 28 days holiday per year
You don't have to have previous experience as you will receive full training, but you must have compassion, dedication and a genuine interest in the people you care for.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Willingness to participate in training programmes
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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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