JOB NEWS: The Riverside Group Is Hiring A Care Assistant In Washington, Sunderland On A Part-Time Basis.

Job Title: Care Assistant

Employer: The Riverside Group

Location: Willow Brook, Washington, Sunderland

Salary: £26,227.50 Per Year, Pro Rata

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time

Working Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Shifts Between 7am And 10pm, Including Alternate Weekends

About The Role:

The Riverside Group is seeking a caring and compassionate Care Assistant to support residents at Willow Brook in Washington. The role involves providing personal care and practical assistance in line with individual support plans, helping residents maintain or improve their quality of life, independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care, including support with showering, shaving, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Help residents with mobility, using assessed equipment and manual-handling aids where required.
• Administer and support medication in line with procedures.
• Assist with preparing meals, snacks and drinks.
• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and ironing.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in social activities.
• Support residents with personal affairs where this is included in their support plans.
• Maintain accurate records of care, medication support and tasks completed.
• Communicate with residents, families and relevant professionals.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, signs of abuse or changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and respectful living environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a customer-focused residential environment involving personal care for a diverse group of people.
• Experience working as part of a team and communicating positively with others.
• Good organisation and task-planning skills.
• A caring, empathetic and flexible approach, with resilience and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Basic administration and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of housing, health and safety legislation and National Care Standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including outside normal office hours and lone working where required.

Awareness of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and previous direct-care experience are desirable. Training will be provided for relevant personal-care duties.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Investment in workplace technology.
• A wide range of employee benefits.

Important Information:

The role operates on a rota covering seven days a week. Applicants should attach an up-to-date CV and covering letter. Riverside has stated that it will be surrendering its sponsorship licence and cannot provide further sponsorship for existing colleagues or candidates.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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