Health Care Assistant Birkenhead, England
Job description
Now we don't need you to have any degree in history,
But maybe to know how to make a good cup of tea.
It would be ideal if you had a friendly smile and an ability to spread sunshine,
Could you offer people just your time?
Of course you'll also need plenty of patience to hear,
those important stories that people hold dear.
To be able to think on your feet is preferable,
to make peoples days more comfortable.
We like it if your good at timekeeping,
to not be late and provide care with feeling.
Oh and then there is dignity and respect,
You must treat people like family not as an object.
We would need you to advocate for those with no voice,
And with that you must offer them choice.
Then at the heart of it all is compassion,
are you able to provide dignified care without question?
So, have you got all this to give?
To be able to make 'home' the best place to live.
What we can offer:
- A friendly, open and welcoming Management Team
- A listening ear and helping hand.
- Full training and mentoring with an opportunity to gain additional qualifications from the Care certificate up to Level 5 NVQ in Leadership and Management.
- We recognise talent and believe in rewarding our staff with career development and progression opportunities within the company.
- Employee of the Month Scheme
- Work/life balance with rota planning and full or part time flexible hours to suit you
- Local work to reduce travel
- 35p Mileage allowance
- Refer a friend Bonus
- 28 days paid holiday pro rata inclusive of Bank holidays
- Enhanced weekend & Bank holiday pay rates
- Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
- Corporate gym discounts
- Blue light discounts
Full Job Description
Your role
To support customers with all aspects of their day to day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Providing care and support is both a challenging and rewarding experience. You will mostly work alone with the customer in their home. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role in our company.
Key responsibility
Safely provide compassionate care and support that is centred on the individual needs and wishes of each customer. Respect customers’ choices and promote their dignity at all times.
You may be the only person the customer sees over a period of time, it is therefore essential to report any changes or causes for concern to your line manager promptly. You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice in order to keep customers safe and promote their well-being.
Care and support
Give non-discriminatory care and support that values the diverse and unique qualities of each customer. See the whole person and not merely a list of care needs. Carefully listen and observe how customers prefer their care and support to be delivered on a day to day basis. Help them make their own decisions and to be as independent as possible.
Work well as part of the Grace 247 Care team
- Follow Grace 247 Care policies, procedures and guidance at all times
- Take part in staff and customer meetings
- Attend training activities and appraisal and development meetings
This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties. We will provide full training in line with regulatory requirements.
A clear enhanced DBS will be required.
Paid mileage .35p per mile
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-48 per week
Salary: £10.10-£10.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: All government guidance followed, PPE provided and training on how to use PPE correctly given
