Job Description
Job Title: Care Assistant
Job Type: Temporary - On going
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Days and hours of work: Varies (day and night shifts available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary/ Hourly rate: £13.50ph+ (Bank holidays paid at an enhanced rate)
Pay Scheme: PAYE
We are recruiting for dedicated and committed Care Assistants to work in the Thetford area to work alongside our fantastic clients. As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. You will help maintain an atmosphere and practice of care and concern for the individual.
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
Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions
Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.
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
Ideally experienced using a hoist
UK experience as a care assistant is essential
Must be reliable
Must be resilient and 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 specialist
