Job Title: Care Assistant
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary:£26,227.50 per annum (pro rata)
Working Hours:30 hours per week, part time
Working Pattern:2 week rolling rota, Monday to Sunday 7am - 10pm, alternative weekends
Location: Willow Brook, Washington
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as aCare Assistant
You will provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care and carry out individual tasks with residents in line with their support plans, to maintain or improve their quality of life and to be able to recognise signs of distress in residents. You will work with the team to identify and assess positive ways to reduce distress and give residents control over their lives wherever possible.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment, offering personal care to a diverse group of people
- An awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and regulation National Care Standards Awareness
- Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, which may include working outside of normal office hours and lone working
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Role Profile
- Work as part of a committed and compassionate team, delivering an outstanding experience to customers whilst being supported by your colleagues and Line Manager.
- Recognise and identify each individual customer’s needs to ensure a person-centered approach and that the customer is at the heart of everything we do by:
- Delivering and enabling
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