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Care Assistant kings Norton

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We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team Edgbaston Office as a CAREGiver. As a CAREGiver, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

The requirements of the role varies from client to client, but you may be required to help with, Aspects of personal care i.e. toileting, assisting with personal hygiene, to meal preparation, medication prompts, homecare i.e. washing, laundry, and general cleaning duties, as well as companionship so accompanying the client to shops, pharmacies and attending social groups and activities. We also specialise in Alzheimer's and dementia care but full training is provided. No experience is required as full training is provided

Our clients usually have breakfast, lunch, tea, bed and overnight calls depending on the level of care that they require

You will not need any experience of working in the care setting or interacting with older people but it would be desirable if you do. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will need to have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will need be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will need to enjoy building professional friendships and are comfortable in spending time in the company of others

As a CAREGiver, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay , excellent support, holiday pay, mileage, refer a friend bonus, opportunity for progression and extra qualifications as we offer NVQ Level 1,2 and 3 in Health & Social Care

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
  • Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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