Care Assistant

Enjoy making a difference to someone`s life? Become a Care Assistant today!

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for over 110 years, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our incredible team part time (23.34 hours per week) at Greenhill Care home, working night shifts.

In return for your hard work, you will receive support and guidance through your journey at Mission Care, as well as opportunities to progress your career.

Who we need!

Our wonderful team at the Greenhill care home is looking for a caring, approachable, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join their team. You’ll need a can do attitude, with a drive and determination to learn new things and a passion to deliver high quality person-centered care to our residents.

Please be aware that you must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

What you will get in return!

• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Free meal on shift
• Competitive pay rates, as well as weekend and bank holiday enhancements
• Paid DBS Check
• Pension scheme Enrolment

What you’ll do!

Supporting people with all aspects of their daily life, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility and meal times.

Duties may include:

• The delivery of a high standard of support to our residents in all aspects of their care and daily living, including physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Assist in care planning demonstrating an understanding of person-centered care.
• Participate in providing a stimulating environment for residents.
• Promote holistic care for residents
• Assist in bathing and dressing of residents respecting dignity
• Assist residents at mealtimes
• Correct use of hoists and manual handling needs
• Adhere to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) standards
• Monitoring individuals’ conditions by taking their temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and possibly helping with medication
• Building effective relationships with relatives and next of kin in order to fully support the delivery of high-quality care to residents.

What we are looking for!

You don’t necessarily need qualifications to become a Care Assistant. What’s really important is that you’re kind, compassionate and thoughtful.

It may help to have experience working in a nursing home environment and an understanding of dementia or a social care qualification. Don’t worry if you don’t have these though - if you’re interested, you can work towards them once you start and if you`re new to the care sector mandatory training will be provided.