Care assistants support clients in the community to live and remain in their own home. Due to the nature of the role in the community you must be willing to travel around Rotherham and commit to working a combination of the following shift times 7am 2.30pm and 3.45pm 9.45pm including alternative weekends and bank holidays. We require applicants have a valid driving licence access to a car and willing to add business insurance to their insurance policy.
As a Care Assistant in Rotherham United Kingdom your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist clients with daily living activities including personal care mobility and meal preparation
- Provide emotional support whilst monitoring clients health and wellbeing reporting concerns to healthcare professionals
- Administer medication as directed and maintain accurate records of care provided
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure consistent highquality care and a safe living environment
- Respect clients dignity privacy and individual preferences at all times
- Accompany clients to appointments or social activities when required
- Participate in regular training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
Qualifications :
- Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build professional relationships
- Reliability trustworthiness and respect for confidentiality
- Physical stamina to assist with mobility and personal care tasks
- Patience empathy and understanding towards clients needs
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills for accurate recordkeeping
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
- Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and health screenings
- Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential
Additional Information :
What do we offer
300.00 joining bonus T&Cs apply!
- Rate of pay 12.30 13.30 per hour
- Bank holidays paid at double time
- Pension
- Travel/waiting time and mileage contribution
- Care Professional of the month awards and similar
- Genuine opportunities for promotion to more senior roles
- Employee Assistance Program 24/7 support
- No visits under one hour
- Agreed scheduled visits
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime