Littlehampton, West Sussex, England
Health, Nursing
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
11/11/2024
09/12/2024
Care Assistant Days
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week
Salary:
* New to Care: £12.20 per hour on weekdays, £13.20 on weekends, and £14.20 for overtime (Non-Medication trained).
* Care Assistant with less than 18 months experience: £12.30 per hour on weekdays, £13.30 on weekends, and £14.30 for overtime (Medication trained).
* Care Assistant with less more than 18 months experience: £12.40 per hour on weekdays, £13.40 on weekends, and £14.40 for overtime (Medication trained).
* Care Assistant with NVQ Level Two: £12.50 per hour on weekdays, £13.50 on weekends, and £14.50 for overtime.
* Care Assistant studying or with an NVQ Level Three: £12.60 per hour on weekdays, £13.60 on weekends, and £14.60 for overtime.
The Role
The care home, located in the heart of Littlehampton, is looking for a Day Care Assistant, to work as part of a team providing high-quality person-centred care to the residents, ensuring their specific and individual needs are met.
All members of their care team are dedicated and have a genuine interest in those that they care for, creating a happy and safe environment within the home.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist all colleagues in the delivery of direct care to residents.
* Assist residents to participate in activities of daily living in accordance with care plans.
* Assist residents in articulating their personal needs and responding to these effectively, bearing in mind communication difficulties or barriers.
* Facilitate and participate in residents' activities.
* Promote communication within the team.
* Accompany residents on outings when required.
* Follow residents' care plans and complete all recordings as required.
* Act as a key worker to residents as agreed with your line manager.
* Respond to calls quickly and efficiently.
* Maintain care of equipment.
* To be aware of the Emergency Plan and Emergency Procedures, including those relating to Fire.
* To follow the direction given through care plan updates, care system communication, and handover meetings and/or information provided by the Senior Care Assistants and Management team.
* To complete all mandatory training and any training required for personal or professional development as determined by the organisation and its management team.
* Maintain residents' and the organisation's confidentiality.
* Comply with all policies and procedures and keep mandatory training and professional knowledge up to date.
Benefits
* Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
* Sick pay benefit scheme
* Paid breaks
* Healthcare benefits
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Home & Electronics Scheme
* Paid DBS checks
* Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
* Uniforms provided
* Performance bonuses
* Paid induction and training time
* On-the-job development
* Support with the Care Certificate
* Supervision, team, and appraisal meetings
* Qualifications sponsorship and support
* Career pathways
* Pension contributions
* Long service award
* Refer a friend scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable care home, then please do not hesitate to apply.
Please note that this position is not open for sponsorship.