Care Assistant Sheffield, England
Job description
Job description
looking after people who need help due to disability, illness, or frailty. working with both young and old people meeting various needs in their day-to-day life. help with shopping, making meals, laundry, dressing, cleaning, washing, and other duties. perform many of the following tasks:
- Cooking meals.
- Dressing disabled people.
- Cleaning house rooms.
- Administering medication.
- Providing emotional support.
Day-to-day tasks
Tasks will vary depending on the needs of the person being cared for and this includes the following
- help with washing and dressing
- make food or help with eating
- get to know their interests and needs
- do household jobs, like washing clothes and shopping
- monitor their weight and record any concerns they have
- check they're taking their prescribed medications
- support their physical and mental well-being through activities
- support families who have new caring responsibilities
- give emotional and practical support to children and young people
- work with other health and social care professionals
- help organise leisure activities and outings
Skills and knowledge
- sensitivity and understanding
- a desire to help people
- the ability to work well with others
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- customer service skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Qualifications and experience
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent
English B1 with writing speaking listening and reading
A driving licence is an added advantage
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Application question(s):
- Requisite
Pre departure TB Test
Ielts English UKVI
Police Clearance or criminal record clearance
Proof of qualification ie certificate in health care and advanced first aid or equivalent
Drivers Licence
2x references from current or previous employer
CV
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire: Relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BESI-Job10
Expected start date: 01/11/2023
