Female 1:1 Health Care Assistant
Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc
Location: Bridgend
Pay rate: From £12.50+ (PAYE - not via umbrella)
Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay
What you'll be doing:
Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days (15 hours) and split shifts (AM/PM)
Your role would be to provide support on a 1:1 basis to elderly ladies with dementia within the residential care. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.
Through working as part of a team, you will provide the highest quality of care to residents with the Care Home along with treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities.
On agency, you also have the opportunity to get involved with various clients including learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health and more by encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest.
Ideally you will be a driver in order to access the homes easily and attend shifts on time however this is not essential.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions
Requirements:
6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
Willing to undertake personal care
To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skillsBenefits of joining us:
Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
Offer shifts via your availability
24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
Pension scheme entitlement
Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it) and double pay on bank holidays
Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
Online time sheets and payslips
Free training and refreshers provided! No fee for certificates!
CFFJP
Post open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1
