Care Assistant

Nazareth Nurserylancaster; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Scotland is seeking Care Assistants to deliver quality care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring health needs, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should possess empathy and good communication skills, and a Level 2 qualification is desired but training is available. Employees will receive comprehensive training and access to various benefits including enhanced overtime rates and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Free DBS / PVG disclosure certification

Enhanced Overtime Rates

Induction training and ongoing development

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage for under 22

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering first-class care to residents.
• Ability to assist residents with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Willingness to undertake training for S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Monitor residents’ health needs and liaise with staff.
• Provide emotional support to residents and their families.
• Assist in the preparation and review of care plans.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

S/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

We have opportunities for Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care to include washing, dressing and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living as required.
• To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each residents health needs. To include appropriate liaison with senior and relevant staff.
• Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need.
• To assist as directed, in the preparation, implementation, review and update of all residents care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences in accordance with Nazareth Care Charitable Trust policies.
• To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.

This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.

It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate