Care Assistants – DWGH Needed in NE40

Hours: Full time, 39 hours minimum (24-hour support)

Area: NE40

Rate: £13.60 per hour

We are looking for caring, patient and reliable Care Assistants to join a small team providing 24-hour support to an adult male with an Acquired Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in his own home.

The role includes:

Personal care and support with daily living

Washing, dressing and meal preparation

Cleaning and laundry

Moving, handling, transferring and positioning

Supporting with bed and wheelchair transfers

Accompanying the client to appointments and outings

Providing companionship and day-to-day support

The role involves long day shifts and 24-hour shifts with a sleepover, working on a rota. Flexibility to cover additional shifts during staff holidays or sickness would be appreciated.

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, compassionate and honest

Reliable and trustworthy

Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

Respectful of privacy, dignity and confidentiality

A good communicator with a caring attitude

Previous care, brain injury or moving & handling experience is an advantage but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Hours and benefits:

Minimum 39 hours per week

Statutory holiday entitlement

Workplace pension

Full training provided

A short informal interview and DBS check will be required before employment.

Interested?

If you feel you have the right qualities and would like to make a genuine difference, please get in touch.

Email: warddavid511@gmail.com

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.