Job Description
Care AssistantS
Day shifts, 42 hours a week, 8am-8pm
Small Care Homes/Supported living homes in Wakefield area, WF1,WF4,WF6
Pay rate at £9.8-£10,8 per hour
Long shifts, 12-hour shifts, 8am-8pm/ 8pm-8am
Please NOTE we don't offer sponsorship at these locations, only care assistants allowed to do full-time
We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, resilient, understanding and caring to join our team, supporting individuals with a Mental Health conditions; support may include; personal cares, cleaning, cooking as well as participating in activities both within the home and in the community. No day is the same, however, it can sometimes be challenging due to behaviours.
The shift pattern is :
Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Hours are; 8am – 8pm (days)
Full Job Description
Who you are /person specification:
With your kind and compassionate nature, you'll love to spend time talking to residents, learning a life history, hobbies past and present, and what their favourite knock-knock joke is.
You'll take great pride in helping a resident to achieve the smallest of conquests. You smile through everything and you'll bring happiness to your work every single day.
A warm and friendly disposition
Good communication skills
Reliability, flexibility and motivation to work effectively with colleagues
Be able to follow instructions and direction
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Experience in a similar role is mandatory
The day to day job role:
Fully supported by your team, you’ll work closely with our residents, their families, friends & carers to provide strong & safe, physical & emotional care.
You will be passionate to empower & support residents to achieve even the smallest of conquests through encouraging choice, independence & dignity.
With unparalleled kindness, you’ll assist the everyday needs of our residents, from personal care & companionship to joining in with activities & events.
You’ll be highly organised with excellent attention to detail & a willingness to learn.
You’ll be talented in building strong & fulfilling relationships with your team our residents, families, friends & within the local community.
As part of the role, you may be requested to work some weekends.
The benefits of working with us.
· Highly competitive pay
· Pay increase following a successful probation
· A full induction plan with ongoing training.
· Professional career development program that’s unique to you.
· Access to of high-street, leisure & retail discounts & savings through our employee portal
· Care Friends, an industry-leading employee referral
· Annual STAR awards – nominated & recognised by the whole our family.
· 28 days Annual leave including BH
· Paid for DBS check & uniforms
· Pension Scheme
· Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay
· Free Parking
· Paid Training Hours
If you are interested in the role don’t miss this brilliant career opportunity, apply NOW
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.80-£10.80 per hour
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you need sponsorship for working in the UK? Please provide details
- Would you be able to work 42 hours per week, day shifts?
Experience:
- Care assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: One location