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Care Assistant

Riverside Group
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7AB, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Care Assistant position at Riverside is a permanent role offering a salary of £24,627 per annum (pro rata) for part-time hours of 22.5 per week, with split shifts from 7am to 3pm and 2pm to 10pm.
  • Candidates should have experience in a customer-focused, residential environment, providing personal care to diverse individuals.
  • An awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation, as well as National Care Standards, is required for this role.
  • Riverside values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive workplace and a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities.
  • In addition to competitive pay, employees enjoy benefits such as 28 days of holidays (plus bank holidays), flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development.
Job Title:  Care AssistantContract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,627 per annum (pro rata)Working Hours: Part Time – 22.5 HoursWorking Pattern: Split shifts 7am - 3pm / 2pm -10pmLocation: Willow Brook, WashingtonIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as a Care AssistantYou will provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care and carry out individual tasks with residents in line with their support plans, to maintain or improve their quality of life and to be able to recognise signs of distress in residents.  You will work with the team to identify and assess positive ways to reduce distress and give residents control over their lives wherever possible.About youWe are looking for someone with:
  • Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment, offering personal care to a diverse group of people 
  • An awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and regulation National Care Standards Awareness
  • Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, which may include working outside of normal office hours and lone working
Why Riverside?At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
  • Competitive pay & generous pension 
  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) 
  • Flexible working options available
  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
  • A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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