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Care Assistant- weekend working
Belong
Newcastle-under-Lyme
On-site
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
Part time
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Job summary
Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing person-centered care for older adults in a friendly environment. As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those with dementia, ensuring they receive the support needed to live independently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a warm and welcoming team. With comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, your career in care will flourish. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people, this is the perfect role for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of Care Certificate or Level 2 NVQ is required for this role.
- Experience in personal care and dementia care is essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and medication management to residents.
- Engage residents in activities and ensure their well-being.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 13.5 per week
Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Belong Newcastle under Lyme.
We are looking for experienced colleagues to join us at the weekends!
What you will be doing… You’ll be working in one of our households with a warm, friendly team as a Care Assistant. Working in Belong Newcastle under Lyme, you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently by providing excellent personal centred care.
Must be available to attend initial 4 day induction during the week. The induction will be held over 2 weeks and will consist of 2 full days of each week.
A minimum of care certificate or a level 2 NVQ is required for this role.
You will carry out a variety of duties including:
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Cooking
- Dementia care
- Activities
- Exercise
- Uploading day to day details on care plans
In return you will receive:
- Competitive salary £12.00 p/h
- Free DBS check
- Paid for Blue Light Card
- Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid Induction
- Access to Occupational Health support
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
- Colleague recognition events
- Personal pension scheme
- Extensive PPE available for all staff
- Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
- Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee
We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
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