Care Assistant - £12.46 - Colwyn Bay

Care Assistant - £12.46 – Colwyn Bay

Role: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.46 per hour
Location: Colwyn Bay
Contracted Hours: 39 hours per week

About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you'll be dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our residents, helping them lead fulfilling lives in their later years. Your responsibilities will vary, including supporting residents with personal care needs and encouraging participation in a range of activities that promote health and wellbeing. Each day offers something new, allowing you to use your people skills to truly make a difference in the lives of those you care for.

About You
We're looking for individuals with the right values, attitude, and behaviours. While previous care experience is beneficial, it’s not essential. We will provide all the training and support you need to succeed in this role. You don’t need any formal qualifications to begin.

A kind, compassionate nature is key, as well as the ability to work well as part of a team and take initiative. Strong communication, patience, and listening skills are essential. If you have a natural ability to uplift those around you, change moods, and genuinely care, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?
By joining Us, you’ll become part of an organization built on strong values and a supportive culture, committed to the safety and wellbeing of both residents and employees. You will collaborate with a motivated, caring team in a positive environment. This is a rewarding role where you’ll leave each day knowing you’ve made a meaningful impact on the lives of older people.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
• 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional leave
• Life assurance
• Discount schemes, including retail and online savings
• Access to nationally recognized training and qualifications
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Employee assistance program, including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Family-friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Competitive healthcare scheme

Core Responsibilities:
• Act as a key worker for a group of residents under the supervision of senior staff, assisting with resident admissions
• Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans, including for residents with dementia
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity, and choices
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, aiming to enhance residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Engage in social care activities with residents throughout the day (and night when necessary)
• Build positive relationships with residents, ensuring their dignity and respect are maintained
• Attend and participate in resident review meetings
• Respond promptly to emergency calls, assess situations, and take appropriate action
• Assist in the induction of new staff
• Help residents with personal hygiene, mobility issues, and the use of assistive equipment
• Support residents who are unwell or nearing the end of life
• Encourage residents to compile life stories and discuss their interests and memories
• Record and communicate messages as per home procedures
• Liaise with relatives, advocates, and other professionals
• Participate in team meetings and maintain confidentiality when reporting resident information
• Complete the QCF (or equivalent) level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Attend training, including compulsory health and safety courses
• Participate in supervision and performance appraisal sessions
• Follow health, safety, and food safety policies
• Assist in general housekeeping tasks as needed
• Work a rolling 7-day rota, including weekends
• Travel for meetings or training, as required
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the line manager
• Pass an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure and POVA check

Additional Responsibilities:
• Safeguarding: All staff have a responsibility to ensure the safety of children, adults with care and support needs, and their families.
• Infection Control: All staff must adhere to MHA's policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control.

If you're ready to join a growing, compassionate team that values both its staff and residents, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply today by calling Rory on (phone number removed) or alternatively please email (url removed)