Job Description

Job description

Job Title:

Care Assistant

Location:

Peterborough

Salary:

12.89 - 14.29 per hour (Depending on days, nights, weekdays, weekends)

Full-Time / Part-Time Positions Available

Join Our Caring Team in the Peterborough area!

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

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We're seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a young gentleman with an acquired brain injury in engaging safely and enjoyably in social and recreational activities. You'll help plan and accompany him on walks, outdoor adventures, climbing trips and motorbike related activities, adapting each outing to his needs and abilities. Previous experience in a similar brain-injury support or disability-care role is highly desirable. If you're patient, reliable and love the outdoors, we'd love to hear from you!

Hours:

Monday, Wednesdays and Thursday - 4 hours per day

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.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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.

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

What We're Looking For:

A compassionate nature and genuine desire to help others.

A minimum of 6 months care experience is essential. Previous knowledge around brain injuries is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.89-14.29 per hour

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.21-14.29 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you have 6 months UK based Care Experience? Do you have a full UK Drivers License?
Work Location: In person