Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care (Flexible Hours, Training) in Nottingham

Firstcall 247 Limited is one of the leading care companies in the UK, and we are looking for experienced healthcare assistants to work within our team. You will be working with various clients who have elderly, dementia, Alzheimer’s, learning disabilities, end-of-life care, etc. We are looking for staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing high-quality care.

Are you an experienced carer or senior carer with a passion to make a difference in people’s lives? Can you be a good team player within the team, to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? Our care teams aim to make a real difference daily, and your kindness and compassion will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the team, you’ll be responsible for your job and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. In return, we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging, and rewarding environment.

Tasks required by this job include:

• Assisting the patient with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
• Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
• Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time
• Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel
• Providing mental and emotional support
• Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
• Organising suitable recreational activities for the patient
• Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
• Liaising with professional staff in carrying out care plans

Benefits of working with us are:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free uniform
• Paid holidays
• Work/Life Balance and flexibility
• Fully Paid Training and Development
• On-call system for your support out of hours

Entry requirements:

There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases, workers will be required to register with the appropriate statutory body, which involves satisfying the registration criteria. This would normally include holding or working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. Entrants must typically be 18 years old and have experience of working in a care environment. Both off- and on-the-job training is available. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required.

Desired qualifications:

• NVQ in Care Level 3/4 or equivalent
• SVQ 2 Health and Social Care
• Previous experience working in an outpatient area within a care environment
• To hold a Care certificate or be working towards this
• Experience with the care industry would be greatly beneficial
• Driving license and own car

Would you like to help individuals to live safely? We are recruiting for several health care positions to support individuals to live independently within their own houses. If you believe you can make a difference in someone's life, please do click the apply button, come and join our professional team, and help to bring happiness, quality of life, and promote a positive impact on someone’s life.

Shifts available:

• Day Shift
• Night Shift
• Early Shift
• Late Shift

If you are passionate about providing great quality care and are interested in joining our expanding team at Firstcall 247 Limited, please give us a call on 03333582255 or 07467706651 for further information, or you can visit www.firstcall247.co.uk.