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Care AssistantinTelfordinTelfordPUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

£14 - £14.50 per hour GOOD SALARY 

ENHANCED DBSMATERNITYMUSCULAR DYSTROPHYNIGHTSPENSIONSPINAL CORD INJURY

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Competitive Pay, Offering a pay rate of £14 - £14.50 per hour, providing financial stability.
Comprehensive Training, Access to full training and clinical support to develop skills in complex care areas.
Variety of Shifts, Flexible shift options including days, wake nights, and sleep nights to fit personal schedules.
Rewarding Work, The opportunity to make a positive impact on clients' lives while facing new challenges each day.
Career Development, Being part of City & County Healthcare Group provides numerous career pathways and opportunities for growth.
Employee Benefits, Includes maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and additional incentives.
Supportive Environment, Work within a team that values care, compassion, and resilience, fostering a sense of community.
Complete Care Amegreen is seeking a Complex Care Assistant in Telford, offering a pay rate of £14 to £14.50 per hour with various shift options, including day and night shifts. The role provides an opportunity for personal and professional development through training in complex care areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, and seizure management. Successful candidates will support individuals of all ages with conditions like spinal cord injuries and muscular dystrophy, making a positive impact on their lives while enhancing their own skills and knowledge.

Applicants should ideally have previous experience in health and social care, alongside qualities such as care, compassion, and resilience. Complete Care Amegreen, part of City & County Healthcare Group, emphasises innovation and growth in the care industry, offering benefits such as maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and paid annual leave. The company promotes equal opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Competitive Pay, Offering a pay rate of £14 - £14.50 per hour, providing financial stability.
Comprehensive Training, Access to full training and clinical support to develop skills in complex care areas.
Variety of Shifts, Flexible shift options including days, wake nights, and sleep nights to fit personal schedules.
Rewarding Work, The opportunity to make a positive impact on clients' lives while facing new challenges each day.
Career Development, Being part of City & County Healthcare Group provides numerous career pathways and opportunities for growth.
Employee Benefits, Includes maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and additional incentives.
Supportive Environment, Work within a team that values care, compassion, and resilience, fostering a sense of community.

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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