Temp Care Assistant

Job Advert: Temp Care Assistant

Position Title: Temp Care Assistant
Location: Pine Park House, Honiton, EX14 2HR

Reporting to: Care Officer
Grade: C
Directorate/Section/School: Adult Social Care

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team at Adult and Community Services as a Care Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised care based on individual care plans.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and administer prescribed medicines.
• Facilitate client admissions and discharges.
• Protect vulnerable service users and liaise with other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and promote health and safety.
• Assist with domestic tasks and kitchen duties.
• Mentor new staff and contribute to team meetings.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to help others.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work flexibly and undertake relevant training.

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ2 in Care or equivalent (not essential).
• Experience in a health or social care setting (not essential).
• Basic food hygiene certificate (not essential).

Whether you're an experienced care professional or looking to start a rewarding career in care, we welcome your application. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for.

Apply Now and become a valued member of our team!

DBS information
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Please ensure, when completing your application form, that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Note: We do not sponsor Visa’s for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

For more information or an informal chat please call Kellie Langdon or Natasha Newport-Snell on 01404 42549

Alternatively you can email kellie.langdon@devon.gov.ukor natasha.newpoert-snel@devon.gov.uk

Hourly rate starting at £13.92 per hour, rising to £14.14 per hour after 2 increments. In addition, Saturday hours are paid at time and a half and Sunday hours at double time.

There are currently 2 posts available to join our temp bank to provide ad hoc cover for annual leave and sickness.

Shifts timings are 0730-1430, 1430-2200 or 2200-0700

Full training for the role will be provided.

Please click here for the job description