Care Assistant

We are currently looking for Care Assistants to join Local Authority owned Care Homes based in and across Southampton.

We are looking for Care Assistants & Carers with a minimum of 6 months experience within the Care Sector who are looking to develop their professional career within a Local Authority environment.

Main Responsibilities of a Care Assistant

Support clients who can’t move on their own
Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
Assist clients with mobility around the care home and outside
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (help clients dress, bathe, eat etc).
Be a pleasant and supportive companion & provide emotional support
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements

6 months’ experience of providing care within the UK
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Evidence of current training relating to the Health & Social Care sector (i.e., Manual Handling, COSHH, Food Hygiene, Infection Control & Prevention)

Benefits

Your own experienced consultant managing your job search
Care Assistant roles positions available across the U.K.
Simple registration process
Professional development and training
Weekly payment option available
Care Assistant Referral Scheme

The Client

This Local Authority is committed to supporting their employees throughout their employment. If you are successful, you’ll be joining a great team and be part of a high performing local authority that are passionate about ensuring you receive the right support to help you achieve your full potential.

Equality & Diversity

We aim to guarantee that all applicants are treated fairly and equally, and no applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

We are committed to making recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process or provide any information in an alternative format, please feel free to contact Adverse Recruitment.

The Opportunity

This would be an excellent opportunity for a Care Assistant looking to work as part of a supportive team.