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Care AssistantinKelsallinKelsallPUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025

ICCM LtdFollow ICCM Ltd

Competitive Pay, Earn between £13.25 to £13.75 per hour, reflecting the importance of the care provided.
Comprehensive Training, Gain full nurse-led training in complex care areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, and seizure management.
Variety of Work, Every day presents new challenges, ensuring that the work remains engaging and rewarding.
Career Development, Access to various career pathways and opportunities within the City & County Healthcare Group.
Flexible Shifts, Opportunities for both day and night shifts, allowing for a work-life balance that suits individual preferences.
Employee Benefits, Includes maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, paid annual leave, and a refer-a-friend scheme.
Impactful Work, The ability to make a significant difference in the lives of clients with complex needs, providing meaningful support and companionship.
ICCM Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant in Kelsall, offering a competitive pay rate of £13.25 to £13.75 per hour, with shifts available both day and night. The role involves supporting individuals with complex care needs, including spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, and other conditions. Candidates will receive comprehensive training in specialized areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, and seizure management. No prior care experience is necessary, but a compassionate and resilient attitude is essential.

As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, successful candidates will benefit from a range of resources and opportunities, including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and an enhanced DBS check. This position not only provides an opportunity for personal development and skill enhancement but also allows caregivers to positively impact clients' lives in their own homes and communities.
Competitive Pay, Earn between £13.25 to £13.75 per hour, reflecting the importance of the care provided.
Comprehensive Training, Gain full nurse-led training in complex care areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, and seizure management.
Variety of Work, Every day presents new challenges, ensuring that the work remains engaging and rewarding.
Career Development, Access to various career pathways and opportunities within the City & County Healthcare Group.
Flexible Shifts, Opportunities for both day and night shifts, allowing for a work-life balance that suits individual preferences.
Employee Benefits, Includes maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, paid annual leave, and a refer-a-friend scheme.
Impactful Work, The ability to make a significant difference in the lives of clients with complex needs, providing meaningful support and companionship.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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