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Care AssistantinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED SUN 13 APR 2025

up to £12.50 per hour
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The Fairlie Healthcare GroupFollow The Fairlie Healthcare Group

Competitive hourly rate that increases as you gain specialized clinical skills, potentially reaching up to £12.50 per hour within 12 to 18 months.
Comprehensive on-the-job training and support, including a Care Skills Certificate recognized nationwide.
Opportunity to learn and care for patients with complex needs, including tracheostomies and ventilated patients.
Paid breaks and free meals while working on shifts, ensuring your well-being during work hours.
Free staff minibus service to facilitate easy commuting to and from work.
Excellent progression opportunities through a new and improved career pathway, allowing for continuous professional development.
A supportive work environment with no lone working, ensuring that you'll always have a team member to assist you.
Join The Fairlie Healthcare Group as a Care Assistant and embark on a rewarding journey in the care industry! If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we invite you to apply for our fast-track Care Assistant programme in London. Not only will you receive comprehensive training that equips you with essential clinical skills, but you'll also have the opportunity to earn up to £12.50 per hour within your first 12 to 18 months. You’ll begin with a Care Skills Certificate, recognised nationwide, setting you up for a fulfilling career in care.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our residents, while working within a supportive team. Your duties will include providing personal care with compassion, accurately documenting care delivered, and communicating effectively with nursing staff. With a commitment to your professional development, you’ll learn specialised skills in caring for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators, leading to further salary increases as you advance. Enjoy paid breaks, delicious free meals during shifts, and never worry about lone working, as you’ll always be part of a dedicated team. Come and be part of our caring community where every day brings new opportunities for growth and impact!
Competitive hourly rate that increases as you gain specialized clinical skills, potentially reaching up to £12.50 per hour within 12 to 18 months.
Comprehensive on-the-job training and support, including a Care Skills Certificate recognized nationwide.
Opportunity to learn and care for patients with complex needs, including tracheostomies and ventilated patients.
Paid breaks and free meals while working on shifts, ensuring your well-being during work hours.
Free staff minibus service to facilitate easy commuting to and from work.
Excellent progression opportunities through a new and improved career pathway, allowing for continuous professional development.
A supportive work environment with no lone working, ensuring that you'll always have a team member to assist you.

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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