• Title Care Assistant
  • Setting Care Home / Nursing Home
  • Role Carer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
  • Salary £12.40 to £12.75 per hour
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Knottingley, West Yorkshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 8 April 2025

We are a small, family-run care home for 21 residents based in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.  We provide a home and care for people over 65. 

We are excited to welcome a new Care Assistant to the team with excellent communication skills and experience with caring for individuals.

The role is full-time for upto 40 hours per week, including weekends. Shifts are allocated on a rota basis , but we are able to take into consideration any personal circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

To create a safe, warm and welcoming environment for residents and their families. Support the Manager and wider care team in the daily operations of a residential home including:

  • Implement care plans for residents, ensuring their individual needs are met
  • Administer medications and monitor medication schedules
  • Coordinate and oversee the activities of the caregiving staff
  • Promote a positive work environment
  • Help ensure compliance with all regulations and standards related to residential care
  • Help maintain accurate records and documentation of resident care and progress
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to address any medical or behavioral concerns

 

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is required
  • however
  • the right candidate working towards this qualification is acceptable.
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Previous experience in home care
  • nursing home
  • or assisted living settings
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in medication administration and monitoring
  • Be familiar with CQC standards