Care Assistant Bank

Do you enjoy seeing the older people in your care happy and fulfilled? Do you go out of your way to bring a smile to a resident’s face? Join us at Care UK and start experiencing the benefits you deserve.

At Care UK we go out of our way to give the residents in our care homes the best care every day. So, when you join us, you’ll be looking after the day-to-day personal needs of residents while getting to know them individually – their life experiences, interests, what makes them smile. It’s how our dedicated teams deliver personalised care that’s right for each resident.

Care UK is growing fast. We’re one of the UK’s leading providers of health and social care services, and we’re opening brand new, purpose-built homes across the country right now. We’ve lots to bring a smile to your face, including local roles, flexible hours, the latest training, and opportunities to progress.

So if you have the minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not essential), experience of working with the elderly in a healthcare setting, and you’re committed to the highest standards in care we’d really like to hear from you. And our residents can’t wait to meet you.

Responsible To

Home Manager

Key Responsibilities

• To support each of the residents to remain as active and independent as possible within the constraints of their condition.
• Demonstrate skill and imagination in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health.
• Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence.
• Use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks.
• Work flexibly, providing help with physical care as and when necessary to maximise opportunities for the residents to enjoy previous recreational interests, social and religious preferences.
• Respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy, and dignity and be sensitive to each persons needs.
• Work together with the team on goals that are directly relevant to daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualised ‘active living’ programmes.
• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
• Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun.
• Take responsibility by following tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social interaction, nutrition and physical care.
• Encourage residents to engage in physical exercises and activities to help increase strength and dexterity.
• Assist residents with their mobility having received training in the use appropriate equipment and will be responsible for the safe and proper use of such equipment.
• Work independently and show initiative at maintaining a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
• Complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care.
• Assist with serving meals and drinks and feed residents unable to feed themselves.
• Respect rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Liaise with other professionals and relatives to achieve the best outcome for each resident.
• Attend training as required to enhance and update their skills and maintain a record of this training
• Maintain a safe environment for other staff, residents and visitors through an awareness of statutory requirements for fire, health and safety and manual handling policies.
• Undertake any other activities which may be deemed necessary by the senior staff in the home.

Skills & Experience

• Experience gained in a healthcare setting
• Experience of care of the elderly
• Knowledge of dementia
• Ability to communicate on the telephone
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to accurately record basic physical observations
• Able to prioritise workload
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring
• Flexible attitude to work

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential)
• Good basic education, including English and Maths

Additional Information

• This is a BANK only position.
• Please note; this role is based in Fulham, London and we are looking for candidates within a commutable distance to SW6 1PX