Care Assistant inTrowbridge inTrowbridge PUBLISHED 16 MAY 2024
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Mileage Expenses Paid Every 2 Weeks - We pay mileage back every 2 weeks to help with fuel costs.
- £500 WELCOME BONUS AVAILABLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY***
Come and join our fantastic team in Chippenham to make the Alina Homecare Difference.
- Great rates of pay up to £28 per hour**Not only are we paying £28 per hour on Christmas day we are also paying fantastic pay rates throughout the year. We pay £14 per hour during the week and £16 at the weekends! Yes, that’s right, we really do pay £16 per hour during a normal weekend!
At Alina Homecare we feel our care staff are just as important as the people we care for. We really feel we stand out from other care providers and our aim is to always provide top quality care for our customers. We genuinely feel that we are different to other care providers and treat our all our staff with the highest of respect constantly listening, engaging, and learning.
As one of our Care Assistants you will get to meet our wonderful clients and build relationships. Not only do we offer fantastic rates of pay, job satisfaction and very flexible hours that suit you, we also offer the following.
Benefits Of Joining
- Market leading pay rates of up to £28 per hour (xmas day)
- Bank holiday: £21 per hour
- Weekend: £16 per hour
- Weekday: £14 per hour
- £500 WELCOME BONUS*
- Mileage Expenses Paid Every 2 Weeks - We pay mileage back every 2 weeks to help with fuel costs
- Local work
- Paid holiday
- Free Induction training
- Regular paid refresher training
- Free Uniform
- £500 refer a friend scheme
- Career development with the Alina Ambassador Scheme and the Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Guaranteed hours
- Roles are subject to DBS Checks (Free)
- Exclusive employee discounts on your favourite brands helping you make great savings!
- Pension Scheme available
Day To Day Tasks May Involve
Light cleaning, shopping, preparing and cooking meals, shopping, medication, washing, bathing, toileting
What we look for in our care workers?
- Caring Attitude
- Good Communication Skills
- Willingness to Learn
- Respectful towards others
- Empathetic and Understanding
- Drivers Licence and access to your own vehicle
- £500 WELCOME BONUS AVAILABLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY***
Come and join our fantastic team in Chippenham to make the Alina Homecare Difference.
- Great rates of pay up to £28 per hour**Not only are we paying £28 per hour on Christmas day we are also paying fantastic pay rates throughout the year. We pay £14 per hour during the week and £16 at the weekends! Yes, that’s right, we really do pay £16 per hour during a normal weekend!
At Alina Homecare we feel our care staff are just as important as the people we care for. We really feel we stand out from other care providers and our aim is to always provide top quality care for our customers. We genuinely feel that we are different to other care providers and treat our all our staff with the highest of respect constantly listening, engaging, and learning.
As one of our Care Assistants you will get to meet our wonderful clients and build relationships. Not only do we offer fantastic rates of pay, job satisfaction and very flexible hours that suit you, we also offer the following.
Benefits Of Joining
- Market leading pay rates of up to £28 per hour (xmas day)
- Bank holiday: £21 per hour
- Weekend: £16 per hour
- Weekday: £14 per hour
- £500 WELCOME BONUS*
- Mileage Expenses Paid Every 2 Weeks - We pay mileage back every 2 weeks to help with fuel costs
- Local work
- Paid holiday
- Free Induction training
- Regular paid refresher training
- Free Uniform
- £500 refer a friend scheme
- Career development with the Alina Ambassador Scheme and the Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Guaranteed hours
- Roles are subject to DBS Checks (Free)
- Exclusive employee discounts on your favourite brands helping you make great savings!
- Pension Scheme available
Day To Day Tasks May Involve
Light cleaning, shopping, preparing and cooking meals, shopping, medication, washing, bathing, toileting
What we look for in our care workers?
- Caring Attitude
- Good Communication Skills
- Willingness to Learn
- Respectful towards others
- Empathetic and Understanding
- Drivers Licence and access to your own vehicle
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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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