Care assistant inBirkenhead inBirkenhead PUBLISHED
TUE 26 NOV 2024
Excellent pay rates from £13 per hour GOOD SALARY
BLUE LIGHT CARD FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH PENSION WEEKEND
Alcedo Care reDZEhR
Excellent pay rates starting from £13.00 per hour, with additional benefits such as a pension and holiday pay.
Rated in the top 20 homecare providers in the UK for the past 5 years, reflecting a strong commitment to quality care.
Family-owned company that prioritizes family values, creating a supportive and friendly work environment.
Flexible full or part-time positions available, allowing you to create a work schedule that suits your personal commitments.
No prior experience required; comprehensive in-house training ensures all care assistants are well-prepared for their role.
Access to a variety of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Card for discounts and a referral scheme with monetary rewards.
Alcedo Care is seeking caring and compassionate Home Care Assistants for positions in Birkenhead and the surrounding Wirral area. The role offers flexible full or part-time shifts starting at £13.00 per hour, with additional benefits such as pension, holiday pay, and a Blue Light Card for discounts. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a full UK driving license. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with mobility, administering medication, and documenting care activities. Alcedo Care values its staff, offering various rewards, mental health support, and opportunities for career progression. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for a discussion about the role.
Excellent Pay Rates starting from £13.00 per hour PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay!
Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family owned company, and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do
Alcedo Care are looking for caring, compassionate Home care assistants to help support clients in our Wirral and surround areas. We have flexable full or part time positions available with no experience needed as full training is required!
You must be 18 and have a full Uk driving licence to apply for this role.
Shift Patterns - 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 7am-11pm. (includes alternative weekends)
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?
Join our team of Home Carers in the Wirral and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes.
Required
No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect. This role will include:
If you want to join a company that truly appreciates its carers, please apply now for an initial discussion.
Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family owned company, and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do
Alcedo Care are looking for caring, compassionate Home care assistants to help support clients in our Wirral and surround areas. We have flexable full or part time positions available with no experience needed as full training is required!
You must be 18 and have a full Uk driving licence to apply for this role.
Shift Patterns - 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 7am-11pm. (includes alternative weekends)
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?
Join our team of Home Carers in the Wirral and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes.
Required
No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect. This role will include:
- Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting)
- Supporting clients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Administering and documenting medication
- Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams.
- Excellent pay rates from £13 per hour
- Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
- DBS Payment Scheme available
- Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments
- Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
- Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards
- Refer a friend scheme where you can earn £250.
- Access to FREE confidential 24/7 well-being and mental health support
- Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
If you want to join a company that truly appreciates its carers, please apply now for an initial discussion.
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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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