Care Assistant inNewcastle-Under-Lyme inNewcastle-Under-Lyme PUBLISHED
WED 11 DEC 2024
Belong rLTE2Ir
Competitive pay at £12.00 per hour, providing financial stability.
Part-time shifts that allow for flexibility with working hours (8am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm).
Opportunity to work in a family-oriented, values-based environment that promotes a sense of belonging.
Engagement in person-centred care, making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.
Access to ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities within the organization.
Employee benefits such as subsidised meals, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a pension scheme.
Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in providing exceptional care to residents in a community home setting. The role involves working collaboratively with staff to ensure high standards of care, offering personal and practical support to residents while respecting their dignity and privacy. Candidates must be self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work flexibly under pressure, with responsibilities including assisting with mealtimes, personal care, and maintaining accurate records.
This part-time position offers 26 hours per week, with shifts from 8am to 10pm. Belong provides a supportive work environment with ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits, including a subsidized meal scheme and access to health support. Applicants should have good communication skills, previous experience in elderly care, and a commitment to delivering personalized care in a respectful manner.
This part-time position offers 26 hours per week, with shifts from 8am to 10pm. Belong provides a supportive work environment with ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits, including a subsidized meal scheme and access to health support. Applicants should have good communication skills, previous experience in elderly care, and a commitment to delivering personalized care in a respectful manner.
Pay: £12.00p/h
Shifts: 8am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm a combination of the two.
We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all belong.
We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident's lives putting them at the heart of everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
About the Role:
As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.
This is a part-time role we have 4 positions each at 26 hours per week
Duties and Responsibilities:
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblikBNd
Shifts: 8am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm a combination of the two.
We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all belong.
We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident's lives putting them at the heart of everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
About the Role:
As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.
This is a part-time role we have 4 positions each at 26 hours per week
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people
- Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
- Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household
- Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
- Be alert to residents' needs, health and wellbeing
- Respect the residents' dignity and privacy
- Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
- Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
- Maintain accurate records for each resident
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
- Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
- Team player but able to work on your own initiative
- Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
- Cost of DBS Check
- Comprehensive 4 day classroom based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
- Ongoing training and development
- Internal career progression opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Subsidised meals in our Bistros
- Marvellous Mealtime on shift
- Casual dress
- Free DBS check*
- Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Occupational Health support
- Colleague recognition events; our monthly ACE awards and our annual Champions Event
- Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblikBNd
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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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