Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

About Us:
At Dudley Oaks, we are committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care for our 35 elderly residents, many of whom live with dementia. Our care home in Dudley is a warm and welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect, dignity, and kindness.

The Role:
We are looking for caring and dedicated individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. In this role, you will provide essential care and support to our residents, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to residents, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Help residents with mobility and physical activities, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times
• Assist during mealtimes, offering support to those who need help with eating and drinking
• Engage with residents in social activities, offering companionship and emotional support
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in residents’ conditions to senior staff
• Ensure residents’ rooms and communal areas are clean, tidy, and welcoming.
• Work closely with the care team to deliver tailored, person-centred care that meets each resident’s individual needs
• Uphold the dignity and privacy of residents at all times, providing care with compassion and respect

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in caregiving, particularly in a care home setting, is beneficial but not essential. We provide comprehensive training for those new to the field
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic individuals who are committed to improving the lives of others
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues
• A genuine passion for caring for the elderly and a willingness to learn and grow in the role
• While no formal qualifications are required, an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is advantageous. We also support further training and development

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Free training with opportunities for career progression within our care group
• Free uniform provided
• £100 referral bonus

Working Hours:

• Flexible working hours, Monday to Sunday, as per rota

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Have you used PCS?
• Why are you leaving your current role, and why have you applied for this role?
• What are the key duties of a care assistant in a residential care home?
• Please confirm your current right to work status in the UK by selecting one of the options below:

British citizen / UK passport holder
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / EU Settled Status
EU Pre-Settled Status
Skilled Worker visa (currently sponsored)
Require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (CoS)
Spouse/partner or dependent visa with right to work
Graduate visa (PSW)
Student visa (please include any work restrictions)
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
Other (please specify)

Please note: Applications that do not clearly state current right to work status will not be considered.

• We operate 12 hour shifts (8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am). Can you confirm you can work with these timings?
• How many hours a week are you looking to work?
• Are you looking to work day or night shifts?

Experience:

• carer: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person