Care Assistant (Nights, Full/Part time, Flexible shifts)

Job Category :Social Care – Unqualified (North)

Location : Savile Park Halifax, Halifax HX1 3AE

Start Date : Immediate Start

Salary: £10.55

We are looking for Care assistants to cover part time and full time day & night shifts. Both positions are a 12 hour shift pattern either 8am – 8pm or 8pm to 8am. Full time will be 4 /days/nights per week. we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt) to be able to fulfil this role

Job Purpose and Context

• To enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care.
• To promote choice to customers in their daily living by providing care which meets Care Quality Commissions (CQC) fundamental

standards and supports happy living for the years ahead

Knowledge and Understanding

• Ability to read, understand and complete / contribute to care plans.
• Health and safety in the workplace.
• Manual handling procedures.
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Food hygiene.
• Mental Capacity Act

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within a care setting.

Experience

No prior experience of working in a care environment is required

Key Activities

Provide person centered care and support (including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties) as identified in the care plan, whilst promoting choice and enabling customers to maintain independence and dignity.

Assist in keeping the location clean, safe and odour free for customers.

Maintain and complete accurate documentation of all care and support undertaken. Recognise, document and report any changes in the care plan, and participate in customer reviews as required