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Care AssistantinHolyheadinHolyheadPUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

£13.00 per hour GOOD SALARY 

ENHANCED DBSMATERNITYMUSCULAR DYSTROPHYNIGHTSPENSIONSPINAL CORD INJURYVEHICLE

Complete Care AmegreenFollow Complete Care Amegreen

Competitive pay rate of £13.00 per hour, providing financial stability.
Access to full training and clinical support, allowing for skill enhancement in complex care areas.
Opportunities to work with diverse clients, making every day unique and fulfilling.
Access to benefits such as maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and paid annual leave, promoting work-life balance.
Involvement in a positive and supportive team environment, fostering personal and professional growth.
Participation in innovative care practices and technologies, contributing to industry advancement.
Career development pathways within the largest care company in the UK, ensuring long-term job security.
Complete Care Amegreen is seeking a Care Assistant in Holyhead, offering a pay rate of £13.00 per hour with flexible shifts, including day and night options. This role provides a unique opportunity to support individuals with complex needs, such as spinal cord injuries and muscular dystrophy, in their homes and community. No prior social care experience is necessary; instead, the company values compassion, resilience, and a willingness to learn. Comprehensive training and clinical support will be provided to enhance skills in specialized areas like tracheotomy and ventilation.

As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, employees benefit from a range of incentives, including maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and a referral scheme. The organisation's commitment to innovation and positive change in the care industry ensures a supportive environment where staff can grow their careers while making a significant impact in their clients' lives.
Competitive pay rate of £13.00 per hour, providing financial stability.
Access to full training and clinical support, allowing for skill enhancement in complex care areas.
Opportunities to work with diverse clients, making every day unique and fulfilling.
Access to benefits such as maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and paid annual leave, promoting work-life balance.
Involvement in a positive and supportive team environment, fostering personal and professional growth.
Participation in innovative care practices and technologies, contributing to industry advancement.
Career development pathways within the largest care company in the UK, ensuring long-term job security.

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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