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Position:Care Assistant
Care Home:Edgewater
Location:Wallasey (CH44 7HY)
Contract type:Full time and part time hours available
Shifts Available:Various Must be flexible for days and nights, 12 hour shifts
Rate:£11.44ph
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Edgewatercare home in Wallasey.
As a Health Care Assistant, youll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives.
This role will give you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride youll be making a real difference each and every day.
And, you can be proud to work for one of the countrys leading providers. The number of our homes rated Good and Outstanding far exceeds the national average.
About Exemplar Health Care
Edgewater is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About The Role
Our Health Care Assistants support people to live their best lives, whatever that looks like to them.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- supportingpeople with their personal care
- assistingpeople at meal times
- understandingindividual health and wellbeing needs
- encouragingand supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home
- promotingchoice, dignity, independence and respect
- completing and maintainingcare records.
We have higher-than-average staffing levels when compared to other care providers. There are usually up to six colleagues on each unit that supports around ten people, giving you more time to spend with the people you support.
Download Our Job Description To Read More
www.jobsincare.com/job/joblibsX You
We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they arent essential for this role.
Above all, youre someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youre also
- caring, kind, understanding and calm
- able to deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
- energetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitude
- a great listener and communicator.
Youll put people at the heart of everything you do.
If you havent worked in the care sector before, well help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.
What we offer
We Offer Great Rewards And Perks Including
- regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
- access to wages before payday
- retail and lifestyle discounts
- free DBS check
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Were unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Position:Care Assistant
Care Home:Edgewater
Location:Wallasey (CH44 7HY)
Contract type:Full time and part time hours available
Shifts Available:Various Must be flexible for days and nights, 12 hour shifts
Rate:£11.44ph
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Edgewatercare home in Wallasey.
As a Health Care Assistant, youll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives.
This role will give you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride youll be making a real difference each and every day.
And, you can be proud to work for one of the countrys leading providers. The number of our homes rated Good and Outstanding far exceeds the national average.
About Exemplar Health Care
Edgewater is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About The Role
Our Health Care Assistants support people to live their best lives, whatever that looks like to them.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- supportingpeople with their personal care
- assistingpeople at meal times
- understandingindividual health and wellbeing needs
- encouragingand supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home
- promotingchoice, dignity, independence and respect
- completing and maintainingcare records.
We have higher-than-average staffing levels when compared to other care providers. There are usually up to six colleagues on each unit that supports around ten people, giving you more time to spend with the people you support.
Download Our Job Description To Read More
www.jobsincare.com/job/joblibsX You
We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they arent essential for this role.
Above all, youre someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youre also
- caring, kind, understanding and calm
- able to deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
- energetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitude
- a great listener and communicator.
Youll put people at the heart of everything you do.
If you havent worked in the care sector before, well help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.
What we offer
We Offer Great Rewards And Perks Including
- regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
- access to wages before payday
- retail and lifestyle discounts
- free DBS check
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Were unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
Click to view 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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