Care Assistant - Swansea Terrace Preston, North West England, England
Job description
Company Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light Card
- NVQ’s available (eligible for student discount card)
- Cover the cost of the DBS (£40)
- Uniform provided (company branded tunic x 2)
- Company Events (such as Care Awards)
- Buddy System (receive £200 upon your buddy successfully completing their probation period)
- Employee of the month (£100)
- On site parking
Career Opportunity
Job Title: Care Assistant
Reports to: Manager
- Hours – 12 hour shifts
- Pay - £10.37 per hour
- Location – Swansea Terrace, Preston, PR2 1AT (As part of We Care Group, you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice)
We Care Group are a family owned company. Founded on the tradition of healthcare excellence, we bring a combination of the highest quality health care services and experienced, compassionate and dedicated staff to all of our nursing and care homes
We offer a warm, supportive and uplifting environment, where our residents are able to maintain their own individuality and feel at home. We take pride in being both small enough to care and large enough to be able to care. After all, we believe in ‘caring for our loved ones, like they cared for us!’
Would you like a career within Health & Social Care. Are you a passionate about helping others?
About you
In your role as a Care Assistant you’ll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
Job Overview
As a Care Assistant you will report directly to the senior in charge/nurse in charge/deputy and Home manager. You will be provided with suitable training and support in order to fulfil your role and you will receive a mentor system via one of your colleagues. There will be the opportunity for progression through NVQ routes moving to senior Care Assistant, you may also even be offered support and trained as a Care Home Assistant Practitioner! Ultimately success in the role is knowing that your residents are well cared for and within a safe environment as well as your own professional development.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
- Assisting residents with their personal care, washing, dressing, oral hygiene
- Attend medical appointments
- Assisting with meals/drinks to support our residents overall nutrition
- Supporting the Seniors/Nursing staff and Home Manager with jobs as necessary
- Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
- Reporting any safeguarding concerns
- Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
- Respect residents dignity and respect
- Provide companionship
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
- Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
- Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
Personal Responsibilities
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management
(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All PPE Provided
LFT & PCR Testing
Covid Vaccinations
Experience:
- Health Care Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ 2 / 3 Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
