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senior carer

Employer
Bradshaw Bretton
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary
£8.70 - £9/hour fantastic holiday scheme
Closing date
19 Sep 2019

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Sector
Social Care
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Senior Care Assistants / Full time and part time

Care Assistants required for ongoing temporary assignments in the Cheltenham area- caring for the Elderly and Dementia clients in residential settings or nursing homes. Full time hour's available, highest rates paid for care workers who hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in Care & Support.

Useful client group experience we would look for in a Care Assistant would include Dementia, Alzheimer's and caring for older people. It would be preferable if you have experience of Peg Feeding, Administering Medication, Epilepsy Awareness, Mild Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and/or Physical Disabilities.

Care Assistants typical duties will involve assisting the residents to bathe, get dressed, prepare light meals, assist in feeding and undertake social activities. You may also accompany the individuals in the community and attend appointments, or just be there to provide companionship throughout the day.

You should be an effective communicator with a caring approach, and understand the importance of providing support with dignity. You must be willing to work across a rota pattern which may include some weekend and evening work.
If you have a DBS that is registered with the online update service, we can offer you work more quickly.

You will:
* Have at least 6 months experience as a careassistant or care worker or support worker
* Hold a valid DBS (applied through us) or registered with the online update service
* Be able to work a shift pattern across mornings, evenings, nights, weekends
* Be passionate about working in care, flexible and adaptable

As one of the UK's leading Healthcare / Social Care recruiters, Bradshaw Bretton specialise in all areas of Social Care recruitment including Social Workers, CareAssistants, Social Worker Assistants, Community Support Workers, Outreach Workers.

At Bradshaw Bretton Recruitment Group is committed to equality and value diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

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