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

We are unable to recruit overseas applicants.
APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN THE UK.
This service is in
Low Fell (NE9),
we are recruiting FEMALE Care Assistants only.

Experience in palliative care is preferred but not necessary for this role.**
Our in-house Nurse will ensure you have the competencies and specialist training for your role.

Pay
:
£10.70 p/hr (9-12 hour shifts - sitting service)

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

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Bonus schemes:

up to £450 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £250 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher

As a
Care Assistant
for the Complex &
Palliative
Care service, you will be supporting an early
80s female to fulfil a high-quality life.

This individual has
lung cancer
and Malignant Neoplasm
of the brain. This role will mostly involve supporting with personal care, medication** and providing company.

Palliative 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
Low Fell (NE9)** you will agree to a week 1 and week 2 shift pattern, which includes:

Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday
2 positions available
5 days a week
912 hour day sits

Benefits
-
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

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: