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Experience 0 - 0 Months
Job type Full Time
specializations Health And Social Care
Course -
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Skills
teamwork
communication-skill
time-management
job Description
About Artek:
Artek Services & Solutions (Artek) is a UK-based recruitment and development firm specialising in HR talent solutions. Our mission “Enrich to Evolve” — supporting individuals and organisations through recruitment, training, and career development.
This role is being recruited by Artek on behalf of our valued client — a trusted care provider committed to delivering compassionate and person-centred support to individuals in need of care.
Job Type: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: Days & Nights – 3 days a week, 12 hours per day
Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour
Job Summary:
The Care Assistant will provide high-quality personal care and support to individuals, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and dignified living environment. The role involves assisting with daily activities, monitoring well-being, and contributing to the overall physical and emotional comfort of clients in their own homes or in a care setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist service users with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Support mobility, moving, and handling, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
- Help with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring adequate hydration.
- Monitor and record service users' overall well-being and any changes in condition, reporting to senior staff.
- Undertake light domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying to maintain a pleasant environment.
- Assist in the administration of medication, following strict protocols and under supervision.
- Provide companionship and emotional support, encouraging social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Accompany service users on outings or to appointments as required.
- Maintain accurate and confidential care records in line with company policy.
- Uphold the dignity, rights, and independence of all service users at all times.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Understanding of care principles and a person-centred approach.
- Ability to assist with moving and handling, following safe practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and empathy.
- Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
- Observant and attentive to the needs of others.
- Basic record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care) is desirable but not essential.
- Previous experience in a care role (residential home, nursing home, or community setting) is advantageous.
- Freshers with a genuine passion for care and a willingness to learn are strongly encouraged to apply.
- A valid enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate.
Artek is a recruitment and development firm that specializes in IT and Healthcare. We help you find qualified professionals, provide them with both IT and Healthcare training, and offer IT development services
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