Care Assistant / Care Worker
hace 4 días
Leighton Buzzard
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Workforce Personnel are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Care Assistants / Care Workers to support a variety of residential and nursing homes across Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality care and support to individuals with a wide range of needs, including elderly care, mental health, and learning disabilities. You’ll play a vital role in improving residents’ quality of life through personal care, companionship, and emotional support. Key Responsibilities • As a Care Assistant / Care Worker, your duties may include:, • Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support, • Supporting with medication administration/management in line with care plans and policies, • Helping with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration, • Providing companionship, emotional support, and reassurance, • Monitoring and reporting any changes in health, wellbeing, or behaviour, • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records, • Ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive environment for residents, • Encouraging residents to take part in social, recreational, and daily living activities, • Working collaboratively with nurses, senior carers, and home staff to deliver person-centred care Requirements • To be considered for this role, you must have:, • 6–12 months’ UK care experience (essential), • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • The ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Strong written and spoken English and the ability to follow care instructions, • Flexibility to work a range of shifts including days, nights, weekends, earlies, and lates, • An Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one, • Willingness to complete face-to-face mandatory training, • The ability to provide satisfactory references What We Offer • Excellent pay rates, • Holiday pay, • Free uniform, • Flexible working hours to suit your availability, • 24/7 support from a friendly and experienced team, • Opportunities across a variety of care settings, • A rewarding role where you can make a real and lasting impact Important Information Please note: We do not offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role. Apply Now If you’re an experienced Care Worker looking for a flexible and fulfilling opportunity where your care and compassion can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the exceptional team at Workforce Personnel