Right at Home UK – Care Assistant (Nottingham North)
Location: Nottingham
Hourly Rate: £15.13 - £16.25
Full Time Annual: £29k
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours per week: TBC
Job Description
Benefits:
- Award winning training and on-going career development
- competitive salary of £15.13 hourly rate to £16.25 early/late shifts, nights and weekends
- ongoing support and recognition in a rewarding role
- Be part of a "family feel" enthusiastic and supportive team of care assistants
- Mileage allowance of 40p/mile
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times
- To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times
- Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or difficulties regarding clients
- Duties will include aspects of personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort
- Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drink and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration
- To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying
- To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual Care Assistant
- Participate in team meetings, staff events, attend any training provided by the company and reviews as required
- To work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies involved with the Clients care for example District Nurses and contribute to the effectiveness of the Right at Home team
- To work in accordance with the weekly work schedule and maintain timely records such as communication sheets and MAR Charts in a clear, legible and professional manner
- To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations
- To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility
- Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
No experience required as a full induction and ongoing training will be provided
Good verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience working in a Care role is desirable but not essential
Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
Abilities, Skills & Behaviours
- A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote wellbeing through positive attitude and work practices
- The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
- Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
- Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish operational goals and objectives
- Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to client group with the ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £15.13-£16.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG5 2GA