Overview
Ty Clyd Residential Home is looking for 2 x Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults. You will be required to carry out duties to support residents in a dignified and respectful manner, promoting independence and wellbeing and adopt a person-centred approach.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and support to older adults in a dignified and respectful manner.
* Promote independence, wellbeing and a person-centred approach for residents.
* Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues, in writing and verbally.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience of working with older people is beneficial but not essential.
* Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care (e.g., dignity and choice).
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post; courteous and responsive to individuals’ needs.
* Essential: applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in care (previously NVQ 2) or willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.
* The ability and willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
Hours and Salary
* 28 hours per week: 4 x 7 hour shifts over a 7 day week, on a 2 week pattern.
* 17 hours per week (34 hours every 2 weeks): Week 1 - 14 hours; Week 2 - 20 hours. These hours rotate; additional hours may be available.
Disability Confident
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Benefits
* Salary: £12,131 - £12,930 (17 hours per week); £19,980 - £21,296 (28 hours per week).
* Access to training and development opportunities.
* Excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
Can you make a positive difference to people? Are you sensitive, supportive and non-judgemental? Would you like to be part of a team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals?
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