Care Assistant

Overview

Job Description:

Care Assistant at Essential Care and Support Limited

Abbeyvale Care Center, based in Hartleplace? Hartlepool. The service is part of National Care Group and is dedicated to person-centred care across supported living, outreach and day services. Abbeyvale Care Centre is a warm and caring residential service designed to suit the needs of people with various diagnoses, including physical disabilities, symptoms of old age, dementia diagnosis, and mental health needs.

• Work with young adults who have complex needs. Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions with individuals.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• Help plan and participate in any exciting days out the individuals wish to enjoy.
• Make a positive impact on someone's life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

• A caring attitude with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• Paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• Work in an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• Wellbeing support to stay healthy and happy.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream for greater control over finances.

Salary: £12.21 per hour (£20,952.36 per annum).

Working hours:

33 hours per week. Joining bonus: £300.

Application note:
If you don’t meet every single requirement, you are invited to apply anyway.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation and welcome applicants ready to embark on a journey where potential outweighs current skill set.