Care Assistant

Job purpose:

• 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing person centred 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.
• Assisting in keeping the location clean, safe and odour free for customers.
• Maintaining and completing accurate documentation of all care and support undertaken.
• Recognising, documenting and reporting any changes in the care plan, and participating in customer reviews as required.
• Undertaking key worker duties, building relationships with customers, families and professionals.
• Adopting a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers to meet their needs.
• Complying with CQC essential standards and Anchor procedures at all times.

Requirements:

• Care level 2 diploma.
• Ability to read, understand and complete / contribute to care plans.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within a care setting.
• Excellent written and communication ability.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months - on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

Must be eligible to work in the U.K