Care Assistant inTeddington inTeddington PUBLISHED
THU 9 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a passionate and supportive team dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life.
Flexibility in shift lengths to accommodate personal schedules and cover busy times.
Access to learning and development resources, including support to achieve Care Certificates and increase skills in dementia care.
A family-oriented work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, including wellness workshops, mental health training, and an employee assistance program.
Career progression opportunities within a respected organisation with a long-standing legacy in care services.
Wests Illawarra & Port Kembla Golf Club is seeking Casual Care Assistants to join their dedicated team at Homemead in Teddington. The role involves providing direct support to residents with their physical care and personal hygiene needs, as well as maintaining cleanliness within the facility. Candidates should possess good communication skills, basic literacy and numeracy, and ideally have some experience in a caring environment. Flexibility in shift lengths is available to cover peak times.
The organisation, a charitable provider with a 90-year legacy in caring for older individuals, emphasises professional development and supports staff in achieving care-related certifications. They offer comprehensive benefits including well-being programs, a defined contribution pension, and recognition initiatives for outstanding colleagues. Applicants must verify their right to work in the UK and will be considered on a rolling basis as interviews are conducted.
The organisation, a charitable provider with a 90-year legacy in caring for older individuals, emphasises professional development and supports staff in achieving care-related certifications. They offer comprehensive benefits including well-being programs, a defined contribution pension, and recognition initiatives for outstanding colleagues. Applicants must verify their right to work in the UK and will be considered on a rolling basis as interviews are conducted.
The offer
C&C is looking to expand its current team of Casual Care Assistants at Homemead!
You will work alongside an amazing team that care passionately about our residents. We work hard to keep our residents engaged, active and enjoying their lives. Whether you would like to support our residents directly with their physical care and personal hygiene needs or instead help us in maintaining high levels of cleanliness across our homes, you can make a real contribution.
Based in Teddington, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team.
We can be flexible to accommodate other lengths of shift, for example covering our busiest times.
We are passionate about our colleagues Learning, Development & Career progression, so we support our Care colleagues with achieving their Care Certificates if required, which empowers our colleagues to deliver the best dementia care and support for our residents.
About Us
C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the ‘family’ feel of our Care Homes.
We have four remarkable traditional care homes, in Swiss Cottage, Camden and Kew and Teddington, Richmond area of London.
About You
You will need:
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
C&C as part of the Aster Group is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.
We Invest In Our Colleagues Because We Know If They Have a Better Day At Work, The Service Our Customers Receive Will Be Better. The Aster Offer Is Our Offer To Our Colleagues To Ensure They Have a Great Day At Work And Includes Things Like
C&C is looking to expand its current team of Casual Care Assistants at Homemead!
You will work alongside an amazing team that care passionately about our residents. We work hard to keep our residents engaged, active and enjoying their lives. Whether you would like to support our residents directly with their physical care and personal hygiene needs or instead help us in maintaining high levels of cleanliness across our homes, you can make a real contribution.
Based in Teddington, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team.
We can be flexible to accommodate other lengths of shift, for example covering our busiest times.
We are passionate about our colleagues Learning, Development & Career progression, so we support our Care colleagues with achieving their Care Certificates if required, which empowers our colleagues to deliver the best dementia care and support for our residents.
About Us
C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the ‘family’ feel of our Care Homes.
We have four remarkable traditional care homes, in Swiss Cottage, Camden and Kew and Teddington, Richmond area of London.
About You
You will need:
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
- Good communication skills
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- To be compassionate and patient
- Ideally some experience in a caring industry, for example hospitality or schools
- To pass our DBS check or be on the DBS update service
- Verify your right to work in the UK
C&C as part of the Aster Group is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.
We Invest In Our Colleagues Because We Know If They Have a Better Day At Work, The Service Our Customers Receive Will Be Better. The Aster Offer Is Our Offer To Our Colleagues To Ensure They Have a Great Day At Work And Includes Things Like
- A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
- We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
- Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
- Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
- Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
- We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards
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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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