Job Description

Company description

Glenmore offers superior levels of high-quality care for people needing Residential Care in the Newport area. The team strives to provide unbeatable levels of respect, dignity, support, and loving care towards each of our residents at all times.

Unlike many other corporately run residential care homes in S Wales, Glenmore offers a true 'home from home' environment. Each of our services are tailored to the individual with the goal of enhancing their overall wellbeing for all of the time at Glenmore.

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT: Person specification/Skill set required

The skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience listed here are requirements of the Carer role:

Skills and competencies

Communication:

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to listen, to follow and understand instructions.

Attention to detail.

Calm in times of pressure or emergencies - e.g. reporting and managing incidents.

Thinking Style:

A logical and rational approach to resolving problems and making decisions.

Good use of initiative, creativity and intuition.

Flexible and adaptable in style - covering colleagues when necessary.

Drive and motivation.

Evidence of interest to learn and succeed.

Working with others:

Demonstrates strong client focus - prioritises residents' needs and requests.

A welcoming and approachable style.

Able to build positive working relationships with residents, team members and external visitors.

Keep relevant people informed as appropriate

Well-being and Values:*

Demonstrate values of respect, trust and calmness.

Has an understanding of older people's needs and a commitment to the safety, care and well-being of all our residents.

Ability to show patience, professionalism and empathy.

Working with others:

Demonstrates strong client focus - prioritises residents' needs and requests.

A welcoming and approachable manner.

Able to build positive working relationships with residents, team members and external visitors.

Keep relevant people informed as appropriate.

Time-management:

Organising skills - being able to plan ahead, meet deadlines.

Conducts tasks in a structured and logical way.

Factoring in the unexpected!

Technical skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience

Ability to attend to personal care needs such as feeding, bathing and toileting

Knowledge of issues and legislation surrounding caring for older people and people with dementia

Experienced in social care with older people, disabled people and/or people with dementia

Experience of working in a nursing home/hospital/sheltered housing or social care setting or working with older people

Minimum of Level 2 Diploma/ QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care for adult

Good practice in relation to First Aid, Food and hygiene and Manual Handling

Additional information

This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out. There will from time to time be a variation of duties depending on residents' and the Home's needs.

Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30-12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

care assistant: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred) QCF Level 2 certificate in Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person