Overview
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role is on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community. The post is working 38.5 hours per week on a 12-hour shift rota from 8am to 8pm, including some weekends (4 days in week one and 3 days in week 2).
Main duties
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:
* Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
* Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
* Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
* Support with recreational activities
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will:
* Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
* Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
* Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
* Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)
About us
Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.
Job responsibilities
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community. The role of Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards. This post is working an average of 38.5 hours per week, on a 2 week rota, week one is 4 shifts per week, week two is 3 shifts per week. Shifts are 12 hours from 8am to 8pm.
What you will be doing
* Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
* Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
* Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
* Support with recreational activities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Safeguarding
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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