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Care Assistant inChester inChester PUBLISHED WED 22 JAN 2025

ICCM Ltd Follow ICCM Ltd

Competitive pay rate of £14.00 to £15.00 per hour.
Flexible shift options available, including days and nights.
Comprehensive training and ongoing clinical support to enhance skills in complex care areas.
Access to benefits like maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, and paid annual leave.
Career advancement opportunities within a large and successful organisation.
A rewarding role where you can make a positive impact on clients' lives.
Work in a supportive environment with resources and tools provided to succeed.
ICCM Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Chester, offering a competitive pay rate of £14.00 to £15.00 per hour, with various shift options for both day and night work. This role provides an excellent opportunity to engage in Complex Care, where you'll receive comprehensive training and clinical support in areas such as tracheotomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care. The position involves supporting individuals with complex needs, including spinal cord injuries and muscular dystrophy, in their homes and communities, ensuring that each day presents new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Applicants do not need prior care experience, but must possess compassion, resilience, and a willingness to learn. Benefits of the role include maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and professional development opportunities within the largest care company in the UK. The organisation prides itself on fostering an innovative and supportive work environment, aiming to transform the care industry and provide security and career progression for its staff.

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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