Job Description

Job Title:

Care Assistant

Location:

Burton

Salary:

15.00 per hour

Part-Time

Join Our Caring Team in the Burton area!

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Care Assistants to join our friendly team in Burton. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with aspects of daily living, while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling career.

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Supporting a fun loving and imaginative young woman with cerebral palsy who lives at home with her family. She is a wheelchair user and is hoist dependant for transfers, she requires support with all aspects of daily living with following therapy programmes. We would be looking for a candidate that is tech savvy. and energetic. A shared interest in drama and music would be preferable.

Our client uses low tech and High-tech methods of communicating so previous knowledge or experience of working with an individual who uses these would be beneficial.

Great communication and spoken English are required, as you will be liaising with family, case managers, therapists, and other professionals as part of your role.

A candidate who drives and has a full UK drivers license would be preferred for this position.

Hours:

DAYS Tues, Weds, Thurs & Fri 3-5 hour shifts

What We Offer:

Flexible Hours: Full-time and part-time hours to suit your availability.

Comprehensive Training: Full nurse-led training, Face to face training sessions and NVQ enrolment, including opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

Training from private team

Supportive Team: Work alongside a compassionate team that truly values each member.

Employee Benefits: Including pension schemes, training bonus and holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning to understand the clients' specific needs and abilities, while focusing on her individual strengths & interests.

Assist with some personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting and with eating and drinking.

Support with mobility, repositioning and safe transfers.

Help with daily living activities such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping.

Build positive relationships with service users, encouraging their independence and dignity. Also providing emotional support and companionship.

Providing respite care where appropriate.

Monitor and report on changes in health and well-being to family and senior staff.

What We're Looking For:

A compassionate nature and genuine desire to help others.

An applicant is creative and has an interest in Music, Drama, Art and technology.

A minimum of 6 months care experience is essential.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

On rare occasions they may be a need for Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

A full Enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful candidates.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Experience:

care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person