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Care AssistantinYorkinYorkPUBLISHED THU 6 MAR 2025

Mind SeederFollow Mind Seeder

Competitive salary of £13.50 per hour, with additional premiums for weekends and double time on Bank Holidays.
Part-time, permanent position offering flexibility with 12 hours per week plus a sleeping shift.
Opportunity for increased hours to cover maternity leave, providing potential for additional income.
Engagement in meaningful work that directly impacts the client's quality of life and independent living.
Training and support provided, ensuring that candidates without prior experience can still succeed in the role.
Ability to develop relationships and work closely with clients, promoting their participation in home and community activities.
Joining a supportive and dedicated team that prioritizes excellent client care and satisfaction.
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life? Mind Seeder is seeking compassionate and dedicated women to join our nurturing team as Care Assistants in York. This part-time, permanent position offers 12 hours a week, plus one sleeping shift, with the possibility to increase your hours to cover maternity leave from July/August 2025. Enjoy a competitive pay of £13.50 per hour, along with weekend premiums, sleep pay, and double time on Bank Holidays.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll support a vibrant 32-year-old woman who has overcome challenges from a spinal cord injury and brain injury. You’ll help her engage in daily activities and promote her independence, working closely with a supportive team. No prior experience is needed—we provide full training and shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident in your role. A UK driving licence is essential. If you’re empathetic and dynamic with a desire to uplift others, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘apply’ today and embark on a rewarding journey with us!
Competitive salary of £13.50 per hour, with additional premiums for weekends and double time on Bank Holidays.
Part-time, permanent position offering flexibility with 12 hours per week plus a sleeping shift.
Opportunity for increased hours to cover maternity leave, providing potential for additional income.
Engagement in meaningful work that directly impacts the client's quality of life and independent living.
Training and support provided, ensuring that candidates without prior experience can still succeed in the role.
Ability to develop relationships and work closely with clients, promoting their participation in home and community activities.
Joining a supportive and dedicated team that prioritizes excellent client care and satisfaction.

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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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