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Care AssistantinMerseysideinMerseysidePUBLISHED FRI 20 DEC 2024

Optical Benefits: £65 per year towards new glasses, contact lenses, or eye tests. GOOD SALARY 

24-HOURCEREBRAL PALSYGYMPENSIONVEHICLE

Komplex GroupFollow Komplex Group

Competitive pay rate between £11.00 - £13.00 per hour.
Flexible part-time hours suitable for balancing personal commitments, including after-school shifts.
Opportunity to work in a supportive environment with dedicated management for each client.
Access to a wide range of health benefits including virtual GP access, dental treatment contributions, and optical benefits.
Exposure to a variety of complex care needs, enhancing your skills and experience in the healthcare field.
Potential for career growth within a progressive healthcare organisation.
Engagement in exciting projects, including the opportunity to contribute to a global brand expansion.
The role of Care Assistant at Komplex Care in Leasowe, Merseyside, involves providing tailored care and support to clients with complex needs, including conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and Gastrostomy care. The position requires a driver with their own vehicle and offers a pay rate of £11.00 - £13.00 per hour, with shifts scheduled after school during the week and longer daytime shifts during school holidays.

In addition to competitive pay, the position includes several benefits such as access to virtual GP consultations, dental and optical support, therapies, and a pension scheme. Komplex Care emphasises a supportive work culture with opportunities for career growth, encouraging staff involvement in projects and the company’s expansion efforts. An NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in health care is desirable for applicants. Note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
Competitive pay rate between £11.00 - £13.00 per hour.
Flexible part-time hours suitable for balancing personal commitments, including after-school shifts.
Opportunity to work in a supportive environment with dedicated management for each client.
Access to a wide range of health benefits including virtual GP access, dental treatment contributions, and optical benefits.
Exposure to a variety of complex care needs, enhancing your skills and experience in the healthcare field.
Potential for career growth within a progressive healthcare organisation.
Engagement in exciting projects, including the opportunity to contribute to a global brand expansion.

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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