Day Care Assistant

About The Role

The Home provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home.

The facilities include a residents pub, hair and beauty salon’s, sweet shop, cinema, bowls green and large gardens.

[Employer hidden] is currently recruiting for Day Care Assistants

£13.10 per hour (£13.20 with NVQ2)

Free DBS check*

This role will include some weekend work

The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

*It is essential that all our staff are:*

• Flexible, caring and compassionate.
• Positive, self-motivated and organised.
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.

*Overview of Job Description:*

• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow
• Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the day.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
• To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
• To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff

*In return the company will offer you:*

• Competitive rates of pay (increased rate if an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care is held)
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
• Bonus for working over Christmas
• Career Progression
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals

Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude**.

“We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.”

* Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probation period.

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Hours: part or full time hours available

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9 Coupland Rise, Cottingham HU16 5US, UK