Care AssistantinPontypriddinPontypriddPUBLISHED FRI 8 NOV 2024
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Bluebird Care is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in Pontypridd. This community-based role involves visiting clients in their homes, so applicants must possess a full driving license and a reliable vehicle. Flexible full-time and part-time hours are available, and those with over a year of care experience are guaranteed an interview.
Care Assistants will receive competitive pay of £11.50 per hour, double pay on bank holidays, and 30p per mile for mileage. Additional benefits include 28 days of holiday (pro rata), paid induction training, ongoing support, a pension scheme, and access to counselling sessions. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, promoting client independence, food preparation, and household tasks. The ideal candidates should exhibit qualities of patience and empathy, treating customers with the care they would give to their own family.
Care Assistants will receive competitive pay of £11.50 per hour, double pay on bank holidays, and 30p per mile for mileage. Additional benefits include 28 days of holiday (pro rata), paid induction training, ongoing support, a pension scheme, and access to counselling sessions. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, promoting client independence, food preparation, and household tasks. The ideal candidates should exhibit qualities of patience and empathy, treating customers with the care they would give to their own family.
We are looking for reliable, compassionate and caring people to join our amazing team in making a genuine difference to the lives of others.
This is a community role that involves visiting customers in the comfort of their own homes, therefore, it is essential that all applicants have a full driving licence and their own reliable vehicle.
We have both full-time and part-time hours available. Guaranteed interviews for individuals with 1 year+ experience in care!
We offer our Care Assistants:
Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant include:
Bluebird Care Pontypridd is a top 20 homecare provider in Wales for 2022 & 2023.
This is a community role that involves visiting customers in the comfort of their own homes, therefore, it is essential that all applicants have a full driving licence and their own reliable vehicle.
We have both full-time and part-time hours available. Guaranteed interviews for individuals with 1 year+ experience in care!
We offer our Care Assistants:
- An excellent rate of £11.50ph
- Bank holidays is paid at double time
- PAID mileage - 30p per mile
- 28 days holiday, pro rata
- Full training induction and a 12-week mentor
- PAID Induction training (Minimum Wage)
- Ongoing training and support
- Flexible working
- Pension scheme
- Smartphone technology
- FREE uniform & PPE
- Access to 6 counselling sessions a year
- Refer a friend scheme
- Opportunity to become a Blue Light Card member – This means you’ll get discounts from many high street stores
Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant include:
- Providing personal care duties
- Prompting and administering medication
- Manual handling, using equipment where required
- Promoting customer health, well-being and independence
- Food preparation, domestic duties, and shopping
- Full, valid UK driving licence
- Your own car that you can use for work
- Valid right to work in the UK with a permanent, local address
- Excellent level of verbal & written English
Bluebird Care Pontypridd is a top 20 homecare provider in Wales for 2022 & 2023.
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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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