Social care assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Working Hours - Part Time or Full Time Hours vary between Care Assistants but should include some weekend or early evening availability as clients need support from 7am - 9pm - 7 days a week. Astor Care is looking for kind, caring people to join our friendly team. No experience or qualifications necessary - full, paid training provided prior to seeing clients. In order to be considered for this job you must: live in Guildford or the surrounding area be able to drive and have your own car in case you have to take clients to appointments or out shopping. We pay petrol allowance at 40ppm between clients. have right to work in the UK status - we do not employ candidates who require sponsorship or wish to switch or split their sponsorship. We pay competitively (£12.45 - £15.20.ph) plus holiday pay and extra for bank holidays - up to £21.90. Duties vary between clients but may include: Helping with washing, dressing, personal care, Tidying the house, Shopping Prompting medication. Companionship and social visits out and about Astor Care and Nursing Agency have been providing care and support to clients and their families for over 30 years. We are a friendly, family run company providing homecare in the Guildford and Woking area. We have an excellent location reputation and a rating of GOOD in all areas from the CQC. It is appreciated, worthwhile, flexible and can fit in with your other commitments. Job Type: Part-time Pay: £12.45-£15.20 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

Edenmore Nursing Home is looking for an experienced Care Assistant who can support, alongside another experienced Care Assistant, 5 individuals that live with us in one of our houses named “Coombe House”. Ideally to have a minimum of 6 months care experience, to have strong emotional intelligence, to have a good sense of humour and have a good level of empathy. Your role will be to ensure the physical, emotional and social needs of the individuals you care for are met. You should have a caring nature and be passionate about making a difference in other people’s lives.

Sylviancare Kingston is recruiting for compassionate and committed staff to look after service user. We offer person-centred care to our service users in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. We require staff who understand the importance of meeting the needs of individuals whilst delivering a high quality of care. Care Assistant/Support Worker Benefits: • Flexible working hours with permanent /temporary positions available. Shifts start from 6.30am and run through the day to 10pm so we can offer great flexibility. • Career development opportunities within the company, as we grow you can grow with us. Plus, ongoing support and guidance. • Opportunity to undertake diplomas in health and social care for all staff to further your progression (levels 2-5 dependent on job role). • Care certificate. • Refer a friend bonus scheme, £100 bonus for each member of staff you refer that passes probation. • Regular supervision and yearly appraisal. Care Assistant/Support worker responsibilities: • Personal care. • Medication. • Meal preparation. • Domestic assistance. • Psychological, Emotional, and Social support. • Maintain open communication between families and health care professionals. • Document and report any changes in service users’ health status. • Ensure individuals’ safety and well-being. Care assistant/support worker requirements: • Show good Communication skills. • Be friendly and supportive towards vulnerable adults. • No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. • Be reliable and flexible. • Show initiative and the ability to perform under pressure. • A can-do-attitude. • Cooperation and collaboration- must be able to work well in a team. At Sylviancare Kingston, we work to pre-planned care rounds. We keep our staff working regularly in the areas they live in and working with the same individuals as much as possible. We are looking to hold interviews and hire the right candidate to join our team ASAP. If you think this is the role for you, please apply. License/Certification: Must be a driver with a full Driving License and own a car. Paid Mileage.

I'm looking for someone to help me be more independent, such as access the community, help me see my friends and help me overcome the difficulties of the somewhat inaccessible parts of London - like heavy doors. My name is Alex Dukes. I'm 30 years old. I have Cerebral Palsy which mainly affects my legs. This means I'm a full time wheelchair user. I work as a part time sports coach for a charity. I enjoy going to the cinema, music concerts and sporting events. I have 20+ hours a week, which are flexible, provided by the Ealing Council. Preferably looking for someone on the weekdays. Required: someone who can drive a manual Peugeot Horizon Required: has social care experience

Job Summary : We are seeking compassionate and caring professionals to provide basic care to all service users within the NHS and other care settings under the direction of the Registered Manager. Our Healthcare Assistants help nurses and doctors at various hospitals, by offering the highest standards of personal care and support to patients. You will be expected to participate / provide a full range of activities to meet the emotional and psychological and social needs of the service users and to assist in the provision of high standard individualised care, under the supervision of the registered nurse/practitioner and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities: To encourage independence in service users within the scope of their individual needs to provide personal care as appropriate to service user’s needs to maintain the high standard of care with regards to service user’s personal rooms and property to support service users and their relatives with their needs to report to the Registered Manager to any changes to the service user’s condition to facilitate clear communication channels to use resources economically in appropriate ways to maintain accurate records to ensure correct and safe use of equipment, adhering to the Health & Safety guidelines to report defects of equipment etc to the Manager to work within approved guidelines, procedures and policies of the care setting to attend statutory training sessions and those designed to assist in your personal development to pursue where possible NVQ training to assist in activities for the service users Washing and dressing patients and aiding in their personal hygiene Assisting patients to access and use toilet facilities Serving meals and helping to feed patients Helping patients to safely move around Assisting with bed making, cleaning tasks, errands, or general duties Collecting pathological specimens e.g., Urine, faeces, sputum Making patients and their families feel comfortable Monitoring and reporting patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight measurements Health and Safety: It is the general duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety devices and protective clothing. To co-operate with Management in meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act 1974 and subsequent additions. Any failure to take such care or any contravention of safety policy or managerial instructions, may result in disciplinary action being taken Confidentiality: All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and to third parties visiting the Home. Variation: This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed / changed with the job holder according to the needs of the care setting and requirements of the service users. Job Type: We consider both Part-Time and Full-Time applications, but you MUST be able to work a variety of shifts and days of the week as UHS operates a 24 hours a day service, 365 days of the year. Unfortunately, we cannot offer set days or set shifts e.g. nights only. Experience Care Assistant: 1 years (Required) Desirable Acute hospital setting HCA experience Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA Personal qualities Essential Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role Good interpersonal skills Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations Empathy, Patience, dependability and motivation Special requirements Essential Able to cover a full range of shifts the role requires Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

At Delore Care, we prioritise our staff and workers as we believe that this will have a direct impact on the welfare of the people that we care for. This role will be providing care support in Lewes, Havens & Seaford, Hailsham, Heathfield and Eastbourne localities. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: We support & assist with personal care. Prompting and administering medication. Support with shopping and appointments Providing support with hobbies and social activities Providing companionship, being supportive & friendly. Helping patients with their everyday duties Preparing light meals. Light domestic duties. Benefits Career Progression - We are a growing company and there is always opportunity to move up the career ladder, we consider internal staff first for job opens. Flexible Payment– Most of our staff get paid 2 weekly but we can be flexible with your payment if you want earlier payments. Mileage payment - We pay mileage in between calls FREE Blue Light card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers Small Teams - You work as part of close knit teams Care Certificate and NVQs - Staff are supported to completed their care certificates and NVQs. Holiday entitlement - All care workers have their 28 days holiday entitlement Pension scheme - All staff are registered unto a pension scheme to save for the future unless staff opt out. Sponsorship can be provided. Skills required: Experience preferred but not essential as you will be trained Reliable and trustworthy as lone working is required Have a caring and nurturing personality Managing different medical conditions like dementia, autism, challenging behaviour Passion and commitment to provide outstanding care Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a great advantage or be willing to work towards this. Requirements: Proof of Right to work in the UK Proof of NI on official document (except you are new in the country and yet to obtain NI number) 2 Proofs of address with the last 3 months Valid DBS check/ or willing to pay for a new DBS Able to provide contact details for 2 references Driving licence is required