Care Assistant - Learning Disabilities

Newcross Healthcare ,
Holsworthy, Devon
Job Type: Part-time

Overview

At Newcross, we believe everyone deserves the right to receive care in their own home. Do you? Newcross Healthcare is on the lookout for skilled Care Assistants to deliver expert person-centred care for a male living with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours in his own home in Holsworthy. It is highly desirable that you have prior experience of caring for service users with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours. You will be delivering personalised care in accordance with the service users unique care plan, with a mindful approach to protecting his dignity and promoting independence. You will be able to recognise the capabilities of each person whilst assisting them with their needs and seeing them as more than a care plan. Could you be our next care-giving champion? You'll already have a minimum of 3 months experience under your belt and hold a valid Moving and Handling certificate. We do also accept candidates with experience of caring for a loved one. The right to work in the UK is a must. As well as excellence in care, we also need you to demonstrate our core values of positivity, trustworthiness, respectfulness, understanding, kindness, and calmness on every shift. Like what you see? Joining Newcross has many benefits. You'll be working for one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers and joining a supportive community of like-minded individuals who love nothing more than helping others. Your benefits package Working for Newcross gives you a fantastic array of exclusive benefits, including: An hourly rate of up to £15.49, including holiday pay Same day pay with Flexi Pay Fixed hours on a rota basis Free training opportunities Access to appointments with NHS-registered GPs through a Virtual GP app Face to face and telephone counselling to help you when life gets tough. If you think variety is the spice of life and enjoy building great relationships with colleagues and service users, then a career in care at Newcross would suit you. Apply today.