Care Assistant inRochester inRochester PUBLISHED 15 MAY 2024
Scott Care Ltd rK0NIhd2
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Helping with personal care such as support with showering and dressing.
We need you to join our growing team in the Medway area! Full time and part time work available, experience isn't essential!£11.44 Weekday rate, enhanced weekend & bank holiday rate + mileage paid
We are currently recruiting UK applicants, who do not require sponsorship and we are not recruiting from overseas.
Benefits of a Care Worker
- Free DBS check
- Free Blue Light Discount card for high street shops and online use
- Free training to a minimum of Care Certificate
- Ongoing learning and development to further your career
- Free uniform
- 28 days paid holiday per annum pro rata
- If you work on a bank holiday we will give you a day in lieu
- Paid mileage expenses
- Pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 bonus awarded per person referred
- Flexible working patterns - full time, part time, evenings only etc
- Mobile phone allowance
Requirements of a Care Worker
- A caring attitude
- The ability to work on your own initiative
- Good listening and communication skills
- The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
- Good writing skills to fill in documentation
- You will need a smart mobile phone which you can download your work apps
Responsibilities of a Care Worker
- Supporting people with social and physical activities
- Booking and going with people to appointments
- Helping with personal care such as support with showering and dressing
- Supporting people with eating and drinking
We are able to offer as many or as few hours as you like, around the hours of our care delivery, including early mornings, evenings, bed time and weekends. You need to be committed to your role, which will in turn offer continuity to our service users.
We have full time rounds of work available and also part time rounds during the week and weekends. Ideal for people who are working a main job or have family commitments during the week, but have some time to spare at the weekends. If it's only a few hours on a regular basis we can offer you work once we have trained you.
We need you to join our growing team in the Medway area! Full time and part time work available, experience isn't essential!
£11.44 Weekday rate, enhanced weekend & bank holiday rate + mileage paid
We are currently recruiting UK applicants, who do not require sponsorship and we are not recruiting from overseas.
Benefits of a Care Worker
Requirements of a Care Worker
Responsibilities of a Care Worker
We are able to offer as many or as few hours as you like, around the hours of our care delivery, including early mornings, evenings, bed time and weekends. You need to be committed to your role, which will in turn offer continuity to our service users.
We have full time rounds of work available and also part time rounds during the week and weekends. Ideal for people who are working a main job or have family commitments during the week, but have some time to spare at the weekends. If it's only a few hours on a regular basis we can offer you work once we have trained you.
£11.44 Weekday rate, enhanced weekend & bank holiday rate + mileage paid
We are currently recruiting UK applicants, who do not require sponsorship and we are not recruiting from overseas.
Benefits of a Care Worker
- Free DBS check
- Free Blue Light Discount card for high street shops and online use
- Free training to a minimum of Care Certificate
- Ongoing learning and development to further your career
- Free uniform
- 28 days paid holiday per annum pro rata
- If you work on a bank holiday we will give you a day in lieu
- Paid mileage expenses
- Pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 bonus awarded per person referred
- Flexible working patterns - full time, part time, evenings only etc
- Mobile phone allowance
Requirements of a Care Worker
- A caring attitude
- The ability to work on your own initiative
- Good listening and communication skills
- The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
- Good writing skills to fill in documentation
- You will need a smart mobile phone which you can download your work apps
Responsibilities of a Care Worker
- Supporting people with social and physical activities
- Booking and going with people to appointments
- Helping with personal care such as support with showering and dressing
- Supporting people with eating and drinking
We are able to offer as many or as few hours as you like, around the hours of our care delivery, including early mornings, evenings, bed time and weekends. You need to be committed to your role, which will in turn offer continuity to our service users.
We have full time rounds of work available and also part time rounds during the week and weekends. Ideal for people who are working a main job or have family commitments during the week, but have some time to spare at the weekends. If it's only a few hours on a regular basis we can offer you work once we have trained you.
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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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