Description

We are recruiting a Residential Care Assistant for a public sector client in Lancashire. The role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities to older people and people with dementia who need long-term residential care.

Responsibility

The post holder will give personal care to service users in a residential setting and provide a comfortable but stimulating living environment following dignity of care principles.

 Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• City & Guilds in practical or home nursing.
• NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care or commitment to study to achieve the qualification.
• Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Social Media.

Essential - Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Capable of moving, lifting, and handling heavy objects and awareness of manual handling good practice.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills.
• Experience working in a care setting.
• Understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
• Knowledge of First Aid.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of the cultures and religions of the local community; ability to work across cultures.
• Understanding of basic care tasks, i.e. bathing, toileting, feeding.
• Ability to liaise with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate the capability to gain relevant certificates of competence or equivalent where applicable.
• Experience or the ability to demonstrate the competence to do the job.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• Five Years of References.
• Enhanced CRB/DBS Within Last 12 Months
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role.

Diamond Blaque is an equal opportunity employer.

Diamond Blaque is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.