Female Care Assistant BLUC47136

Our client believes everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. They provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, community and family support. They also provide specialist educational support through their schools and colleges. One of their single residency homes in Blackley, Manchester, provides care and support to a young lady with complex health needs. They are currently recruiting for Female Care Assistants (preferably drivers as a car will be provided) to cover maternity leave (32 hours) and permanent part time (18 hours a week) to support the services user at home, in the community and carrying out interest lead activities. This is a rewarding role where you will see the positive difference you can make every day.

As Care Assistant or Community Support Worker you will join a dedicated team who provide a high standard of care and support to their young person. Care and support is a 24/7 role, therefore, they require a degree of flexibility in their availability. The role is incredibly diverse and will include the following responsibilities;

• Getting to know the service users and their interests and needs
• Supporting with personal care, for instance, washing, personal hygiene, changing pads, dressing, hair and make-up
• Administering medication
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding
• Food Preparation and support with meal times
• Carrying out general tasks like housework, laundry and shopping
• Giving emotional and practical support – encouraging to go out in the community
• Helping to organise activities
• Moving and Handling
• First Aid

You will receive full training and support for the role, however, they would prefer that you have some experience of providing care at this level, whether within a care home, hospital or home care/domiciliary setting. You will be a naturally caring individual who takes pride in their work and goes the extra mile, however this is an incredibly rewarding role!

In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive many benefits including Training which can lead to gaining a recognised qualification, great holidays, competitive pay, childcare vouchers and other company schemes. Apply today for an immediate interview!

The successful candidates offer will be subject to their strict DBS and recruitment checks.

This post is exempt from sex discrimination under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.