Care Assistant

Connected Local Government; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care home in Wakefield is seeking a Care Assistant for a 16-hour position to support adults with Dementia. The role involves person-centered care, working alongside experienced staff with a flexible rota, including weekends and bank holidays. With a starting salary of £13.26 - £13.47 per hour and additional benefits, this is a fulfilling opportunity for compassionate individuals. Full training and a focus on career progression are offered, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about care.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee Benefits scheme

Access to OHU

Training and development commitment

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in care or a desire to work in a caring environment.
• Ability to work on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.
• Deliver high levels of care and improve the quality of life for residents.
• Participate in the rota including weekends, bank holidays, and overtime.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Friendly

Ability to deliver person centred care

Job description

Overview

Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly?

Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life, giving them choice, control, dignity and respect?

If so, then we may have the right position for you!

Hazel Garth is a Dementia Care Home based in Knottingley. At Hazel Garth we support vulnerable adults who have a diagnosis of Dementia and provide high levels of care to ensure that our residents have the best quality of life in their later years.

Position

We are recruiting a 16-hour Care Assistant to work alongside our experienced Dementia care staff. The position will help you gain invaluable skills to deliver person centred care at every opportunity. The hours of work are on a rota basis, and the position does include weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates of pay.

Training and progression

The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction programme, full training to deliver high standards of care, and we will fund the qualification for you on successful completion of the probation period.

Benefits

With a starting salary £13.26 - £13.47 per hour, enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working, plus overtime opportunities and 25 days holiday why wouldn’t you want to choose a career in care?

There are lots of other benefits which make up our overall employee package too, such as:

• A career average pension scheme
• Employee Benefits scheme
• Access to OHU
• A strong commitment to training and development

Make a difference to someone’s life – give them your care!

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Patrycja Walesiak.

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