Job Description

Care Assistant

Job Title: Care Assistant
Job Type: Temporary - On going
Location: Thetford

Days and hours of work: Days 08.00-20.00 / Nights 20.00-08.00
Start Date: ASAP
Salary/ Hourly rate: £12.00- £17.00ph (depending on shift pattern)
Pay Scheme: PAYE

We are recruiting for dedicated and committed Care Assistants to work within a warm and welcoming care home Near Thetford who specialize in caring for those with Dementia.

THE ROLE

• To follow instructions and care plans at individual settings
• Treat Service Users with respect at all times
• Support individuals with their personal hygiene and appearance
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users
• Encourage the independence and motivation of the Service User
• Support the Service Users to make informed choices
• Feedback any necessary information to the person in charge
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Taking Service Users into the community and on day trips when needed
• Providing companionship to service users, communicating effectively with them
• Protecting the confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients
• To recognise signs of abuse and immediately report through the necessary channels.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• UK experience as a care or support worker is essential
• Must be reliable
• Must be resilient and also compassionate
• Excellent communication skills
• Transport Desirable but not essential
• Online DBS Desirable but not essential

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Free uniform.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee
• Pension scheme
• Access to Free annual online training.

Please contact our Healthcare Recruitment specialists