Overview
We are looking for a Care Assistant as part of our Dovecote Lodge Care Team. The purpose of this role is to support our Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person-centred care and support for our service users.
Responsibilities
* You will work within the Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person-centred care and support for the service users within this unit.
* You will communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors to the unit.
* You will enable the service users in the unit to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.
* NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards.
* An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults.
* A minimum of two years experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.
Qualifications
* NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards.
* An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults.
* A minimum of two years experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.
Why Wakefield Council?
* We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
* We offer a flexible full-time working pattern.
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays.
* Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
* We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
* Access to a range of employee support products.
* Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
* The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with a free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
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