Care Assistant

Evening Care Assistant Required

£7.83 per hour

30 hours per week 5 days over 7 to include some weekend work.

Bonus scheme that is paid twice yearly, company pension.

Successful candidate must have a minimum of NVQ 2 or equivalent 

You'll need:

• the ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• skills in communicating with tact and sensitivity
• the ability to remain calm under pressure

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• getting to know clients and their interests and needs
• helping with personal care like washing, using the toilet and dressing
• food preparation, feeding and giving out medication
• carrying out general tasks like housework, laundry and shopping
• helping clients manage their budget, pay bills and write letters
• supporting families to get used to new caring responsibilities
• giving emotional and practical support to children and young people
• working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and development plans
• helping to organise leisure activities
• going with clients to and from a residential home