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Job Title: Care Assistant
Salary: Dependent on experience and skills
Location: West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Unit Manager

Principal Purpose of Role:
As a Care Assistant, you will work alongside other staff to meet the personal care needs of service users while maintaining their dignity and promoting independence. You will assist with general day-to-day activities, ensuring the residents feel safe, respected, and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist service users with personal care (e.g., dressing, washing, toileting, and bathing).

* Support with mobility and physical disabilities, including the use of aids and equipment.

* Help service users who are sick, requiring minor dressings or assistance with feeding.

* Assist in promoting mental and physical activities through communication, outings, and recreation.

* Perform light cleaning, bed making, and room tidying.

* Serve meals, assist with feeding, and ensure a clean dining area.

* Answer emergency bells, the door, and the phone, and greet visitors.

* Maintain accurate records and participate in meetings and training.

* Support service users in maintaining their independence.

* Administer medication as required.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

* Self-motivated, organized, and flexible.

* Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.

* Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

* Good communication skills.

Special Conditions:

* Six day duties and four night duties.

* Morning shifts consist of six care staff and two cleaners.

* Afternoon/evening shifts have four staff on duty.

* Night duty requires four night staff.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Previous care experience is desirable, but not essential.

* Ability to work to the highest standards in care.

* A positive, respectful attitude to confidentiality and safeguarding.

This is a sponsorship job, so only apply if you are looking for sponsorship.

If you have a passion for caring and want to make a difference, apply today