Overview
Care Assistant – Canwick Court
44 hours available.
St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients. We have been awarded The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and continue this ethos through 2025.
Our company values and supports staff with ongoing training and opportunities to progress within the business. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can pursue it with St Philip's Care.
This role offers flexibility, progression opportunities, and the chance to make a difference. Earn while you learn with full training provided. Join our great care team at St Philip's Care and love your job!
Responsibilities
* Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and recognise the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
* Assist the client in any area of daily care that they would normally undertake themselves if able.
* Participate in holistic caring activities.
* Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
* Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
* Respect the individual’s right to confidentiality.
* Assist with moving and handling, dressing, and daily hygiene needs.
* Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition.
* Report to Senior staff any hazards or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
* Attend in-service training as part of staff development and mandatory training (legal requirement).
Qualifications & Desirable Skills
* Previous care experience in a hospital, care home, or nursing home is desirable.
* A passion for caring for the elderly.
* NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care (or Care).
Benefits
* Supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
* Opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn”
* 4-weekly pay periods
* Full training provided, paid induction and shadow shifts
* E-Learning incentive scheme
* Paid holiday
* Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
* Rewards scheme for all staff
* Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100
* Be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
* Chance to change lives
* Option to join the pension if not automatically enrolled
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