Care Assistant - South Leeds (Shopping / Cleaning / Sitting Calls) in Leeds inLeeds PUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section
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Be Caring Care Assistant - South Leeds (Shopping / Cleaning / Sitting Calls) in Beeston, United Kingdom
Requirements
Applicants must be based in Leeds, UK.
You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in:
Pay: £12.50 p/hr (drivers)
If you're looking for a job that's both deeply fulfilling a career as a community-based Care Assistant might just be what you're looking for.
As a Domestic Carer working within South Leeds, you will:
We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. Experience is not required for this role, but having a passion for supporting the community is essential.
As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:
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Be Caring Care Assistant - South Leeds (Shopping / Cleaning / Sitting Calls) in Beeston, United Kingdom
Requirements
- Female applicants only
- Drivers only
Applicants must be based in Leeds, UK.
You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in:
- Beeston
- Belle Isle
- Hunslet
- Killingbeck
- Middleton
- Rothwell
- Seacroft
- Tingley
- 2 x Drivers
Pay: £12.50 p/hr (drivers)
- Mileage - 45p per mile for drivers
- Full-time role Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £250 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.
- Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm (Domestic Calls - Cleaning and Housework, Sitting Calls)
- Alternate Weekend: 7am - 2pm or 4pm - 10pm
- Fully funded DBS.
- Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
- Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
- Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
- Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.
If you're looking for a job that's both deeply fulfilling a career as a community-based Care Assistant might just be what you're looking for.
As a Domestic Carer working within South Leeds, you will:
- Promote independence using enabling approaches.
- Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
- Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.
- Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control (when required)
- Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
- Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.
We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. Experience is not required for this role, but having a passion for supporting the community is essential.
As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:
- Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
- Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity
- Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
- Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
- Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
- Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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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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