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City & County Healthcare Group
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Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire
Care Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.00 per hour |
Overview
Make a difference every day – Become a Care Assistant Nothing compares to the feeling that comes from knowing that you’ve brightened up someone’s day – especially when that someone is a vulnerable adult. Athena Care are on the hunt for warm and kind people like you to join our amazing team of live in care assistants. You will be supporting one of our clients in her home in Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire (LE12). Qualities we are looking for are enthusiasm, patience, and someone with good communication and organisation skills. This is an ongoing long-term placement. The role is to support a lady with an Acquired Brain Injury in her own home, whilst promoting dignity and independence. This position is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 5pm. Previous experience in supporting clients with Acquired Brain Injury and non verbal communication will help staff within this role due to the clients needs. Also having previous experience with challenging behaviour will also be an asset to this role. Car drivers are desirable but not essential, if you are no local you must ensure that you are able to get to and from shift of your own accord. Job role and duties will include Manual handling Medication Personal care Nutrition/Cooking Communication and Record keeping Domestic duties Assisting to attend social activities/ appointments So, what are we looking for? We’d love to hear from you if you’re: • Caring, compassionate and a good listener • An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with all sorts of people • Happy to offer support with a range of tasks, including personal care, preparing meals, administering medicine, shopping and light household duties • Able to access a vehicle (or – depending on where you’re based – willing to use public transport) And what are the benefits of working with Athena Care? Competitive hourly rates from £9 and 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) Flexible hours to fit around your other commitments Comprehensive training and ongoing support – We’re with you every step of the way The opportunity to progress your career with a fully-funded diploma QCF in social care An excellent benefits package encompassing exclusive discounts to hundreds of UK retailers, including Tesco, Asos, Mothercare and Pizza Express Employee referral bonus programmes Auto-enrolment pension scheme Do something incredible. Transform lives. Become a Care Assistant at Athena Care. All suitable candidates are required to undergo an enhanced level criminal record disclosure. Athena Care is an equal opportunities employer.