Care Assistant (Dunmow)

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant. You will be compassionate and have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Responsibilities

You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health

You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives

You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs

You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings

There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe

And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Essential Skills

Must have minimum 6 months experience working with clients dealing with learning & physical disabilities, autism, brain injuries and mental health Must have valid DBS

Good general education

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

A commitment to undertake training and development

Own transport required due to the location of the role

Desirable Skills

Previous experience within social care setting

Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

Confident IT user

Location: Dunmow

Pay: £11.44 per hour

If interested, please submit CV or call Varsha on 02036913890