Care Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Be Caring

Be Caring

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Applicants must be based in Tyneside, UK._
This service is in
Slatyford (NE5), and we are recruiting
FEMALE Care Assistants only.**Pay
:£11.00 p/hr (9:00am-8:00pm)

Working on shifts,
paid from start to finish.
Fulltime hours available.

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Bonus schemes:

up to £300 new starter (based on average hours worked), £300 Refer a Friend, £250 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher

As a
Care Assistant for the
Complex Care service, you will be supporting a fun loving, sociable
35-year-old female who likes Harry Potter, unicorns and candles.

Other interests include playing games, so you may be asked to help set these up or even play along The waking night shift duty will also involve providing her with company and since she is
non-verbal, this role involves being available to deal with any emergencies, so you should have
excellent communication skills
.

Other aspects of the role include providing personal care
, moving, and handling
and assisting with a PEG feed**.

Complex care requires individuals who are experienced, dedicated, committed, and have a genuine will to make a difference.

The goal is to make sure our customers' needs are met, where they feel most comfortable, within their own homes.
Our in-house Nurse will ensure you have the competencies and specialist training for your
role.

As a
Care Assistant working in
Slatyford (NE5) you will agree to a week 1 and week 2 shift pattern, which includes:

Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday
13hour day or waking night shifts
3 shifts per week (39 hours)

Benefits
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Fully funded DBS
:

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Paid induction training:
1 week classroom-based, 2 days shadowing and additional online modules. Care certificate completed within 3 months.
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Training development:

funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
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Holiday pay:

annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):
24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
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Union membership (optional):

through our partnership with the GMB.
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Mileage:
40p/mile (driver
), 15p/mile (cyclist).

Induction Training
You do not need care experience.

If you have the right values, we will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding **Care
Assistant**.

As a
Care Assistant, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

Community wellbeing, individual wellbeing, and personal outcomes.
Fluids and nutrition.
Medication, moving and handling, basic life support and first aid.
Infection prevention and control, health, and safety.
Professional boundaries, confidentiality, equality, and diversity.
Safeguarding, mental health and capacity.

Job Role
You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a great
Care Assistant.

If you have, a warm and welcoming smile then a role with
Be Caring could be the right fit for you.

As a
Care Assistant, you will be kind and compassionate building caring and supportive relationships with the individual you support and their families.

At
Be Caring, we want everyone to reach their full potential.

As a **Care
Assistant, you will:

Be engaging, calm, and have a cando attitude, learning and adapting with the individual you're supporting.
Be a great communicator, listening to the individual to understand their wants and needs.
Have the individual's best interests in everything you do, protecting their dignity.
Support the individual to become as independent as they can, making their own choices and decisions.

, Part-time

Benefits: