Senior Care Assistant

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Job Type:  Permanent

Location: Diss

Days and hours of work: Varies (day shifts available)

Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting for dedicated and committed Care Assistants to work in the Diss area to work within a local care home on a permanent basis 

THE ROLE

To lead and delegate team members

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 assistant is essential

Must be reliable

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care 

Excellent communication skills

Own transport is essential due to location of the role

Online DBS essential