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Care AssistantinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED MON 6 JAN 2025

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Competitive pay at £12.00 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Opportunity to work in a values-based organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
Engaging work environment with a close-knit community of approximately twelve residents in each household.
Comprehensive training and development programs to advance your skills and career.
Supportive workplace culture with employee recognition events and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Flexible shifts that accommodate personal schedules while meeting the needs of residents.
Access to benefits like subsidized meals, pension schemes, and the Blue Light Card scheme.
Belong, a values-driven not-for-profit organisation, is seeking a Care Assistant to join their dedicated team at Belong Morris Feinmann in Manchester. The role involves providing exceptional person-centered care to elderly residents in a community-style home, with responsibilities including personal care, support during mealtimes, and companionship. Care Assistants will work collaboratively with staff to ensure high standards of care, maintaining residents' dignity and privacy while being attentive to their health and well-being.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to high-quality care, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in elderly care is preferred, along with traits of resilience, organisation, and flexibility. In return, Belong offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme, access to a Blue Light Card, and employee recognition events.
Competitive pay at £12.00 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Opportunity to work in a values-based organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
Engaging work environment with a close-knit community of approximately twelve residents in each household.
Comprehensive training and development programs to advance your skills and career.
Supportive workplace culture with employee recognition events and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Flexible shifts that accommodate personal schedules while meeting the needs of residents.
Access to benefits like subsidized meals, pension schemes, and the Blue Light Card scheme.

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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