Care Assistant Colchester
Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant.Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day.
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant. You will be compassionate and have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
Responsibilities
You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs
You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings
There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support
Essential Skills
Must have minimum 6 months experience working with clients dealing with learning & physical disabilities, autism, brain injuries and mental health
Must have valid DBS
Good general education
Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List where applicable
A commitment to undertake training and development
Own transport required due to the location of the role
Desirable Skills
RQF Level 2 or above in social care
Previous experience within social care setting
Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
Confident IT user
Location: ColchesterPay: £11.44 per hour