Job title: Care Assistant (Nights) (NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)
Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire
Working hours: Night shifts are 8pm - 8am. Required to work every other weekend.
Job Summary: We are looking for a dedicated and conscientious care assistant to join and strengthen our friendly team. We’re seeking a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys interacting with residents and assisting them with their daily living activities. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing our residents with high quality care and support. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven experience in working with residents, in either a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable for this role.
Your Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming and changing bed linens.
- Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
- Accompany clients to medical appointments.
- Observe, monitor and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
- Encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activities
Desirable Skills:
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent
- Previous experience as a care worker or as an unpaid carer
- Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding procedures
- Working knowledge of health and safety matters relating to care
- Flexible approach to working
- A Portable DBS would be preferred
Required:
- Be willing to achieve NVQ/QCF level 2 or higher
- Clean background check.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
Work Remotely:
Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor workers.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £13.67 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
