Overview
Care Assistant - RCT role at Virtual Bridges
Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad hoc
Location: Pontypridd, Aberdare, Tonypandy and Talbot Green
Pay rate: Up To £20.01 per hour (PAYE - not via umbrella). Holiday pay is separate and not inclusive of hourly pay (e.g., £12.50 + holiday pay).
What You\'ll Be Doing
Your role is to provide support and care to elderly residents within residential care homes. The position offers long days, night (wakes) shifts and split shifts (AM/PM). You will support residents with daily needs, maintain safety and independence, and assist with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care, and everyday needs.
As part of a team, you will deliver high-quality care to residents, respecting their choices and preferences. Some residents may require assistance with personal care (e.g., bathing/showering, toileting, dressing). Strong communication is important as some individuals may use non-verbal communication. You will promote independence, help develop life skills, and encourage participation in activities.
Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for agency or permanent positions.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and care to elderly residents in residential care homes
* Support daily living activities and promote safety and independence
* Assist residents with personal care tasks as needed
* Communicate effectively with residents, including those who are non-verbal
* Aid residents to participate in activities and develop life skills
* Work within a team to deliver high-quality care
Requirements
* 6 months UK-based care experience in the last year or 1 year in the last 5 years
* Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
* Willing to undergo DBS and references checks
* Willing to undertake personal care
* Approachable, friendly, proactive, and able to engage with service users
* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Benefits Of Joining Us
* Weekly pay and paid PAYE (no umbrella companies, holiday pay accrued)
* Shift availability based on your schedule
* 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
* Pension scheme entitlement
* Separate holiday pay and double pay on bank holidays
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Online timesheets and payslips
* Free training and refreshers; no fee for certificates
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