Care Assistant - Care Home (Flexi)

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in peoples lives? Do you want a career where kindness, dignity and respect are not just words, but the cornerstone of everything you do?We are looking for a Care Support Worker to work at our residential care home based in Beighton, S20 .Hours: 22 hours & 33 hours per week contracts availableShift Pattern: 7.30 am to 7.30 pm (or 7.30 pm to 7.30 am) x 2 or 3 days or nights a week , including weekends (usually alternate) and bank holiday workPay: £12.98 per hourAll new team members are required to attend an induction at one of our training rooms in S13 or S3 prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Tuesday, between 9:30am until 3:30/4pm.Person Specification:Be adaptable to changeHave excellent observational skillsBe able to build trust and rapportBe non-judgmentalHave good time management and organisational skillsBe willing to learn and developBe approachable and able to connect and empathise with othersBe able to use basic tech devicesWhat we offer:Full induction, mentorship and ongoing trainingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to 100+ elearning coursesGuaranteed working hours on a permanent contractCareer progressionAccess to diploma training coursesEstablished not for profit charityWork in your local communityFree drinks and subsidised mealsBlue light discount packageAccess to the NEST pension schemeReward and recognition incentivesRefer a Friend schemeFree uniformFree DBS checkPaid holiday which increases with length of serviceEnhanced maternity pay after 5years serviceDouble pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years DayEligibility for The Company Shop membershipThe job role:To support and assist our residents within our care home to live as independently as possibleTo empower people to make their own decisions and choicesTo provide support with personal care (e.g. washing, going to the bathroom, dressing, eating and drinking)To offer physical and emotional support to our residentsTo help our residents participate with daily living tasks and activitiesTo encourage engagement of our residents in social and wellbeing activitiesTo assist with health care and personal appointmentsOnly where trained to do so, to administer medicationTo undertake manual handling, using equipment when requiredTo support positive relationships with our residents, their family, colleagues and professionalsTo record care using mobile technologyTo uphold the Sheffcare valuesTo implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and proceduresTo attend regular training where requiredSheffcare is an independent local charity established in 1994 and cares for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else.We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level.What we value:KindnessDignityRespectIndependenceChoicesHow to Apply:Complete an application form to apply!All Care Support Worker positions require an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer, if you have worked in social care before).We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.Once you have submitted your application form, we will respond within 5 working days if your application has been selected for further consideration.Please be aware that due to the number of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.At Sheffcare, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with fairness and respect. We welcome and value people from all backgrounds. We dont accept discrimination based on:agedisabilitysexsexual orientationpregnancy and maternityrace or ethnicityreligion or beliefgender identitymarriage and civil partnershipWe want our workplace to feel inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to everyone. If you are suitably qualified, we would love to hear from you whatever your background.TPBN1_UKTJ