Care Assistant

Position Title: Care Assistant
Location: Pine Park House, Honiton, EX14 2HR

2 Positions Available

• 1 x Permanent (33.75 hours per week)
• 1 x Permanent (30 hours per week)

Please state on your application form what hours you are applying for.

Reporting to: Team Leader/Care Officer
Directorate/Section/School: Adult & Community Services

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team at Adult and Community Services as a Care Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised care based on individual care plans.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and administer prescribed medicines.
• Facilitate client admissions and discharges.
• Protect vulnerable service users and liaise with other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and promote health and safety.
• Assist with domestic tasks and kitchen duties.
• Mentor new staff and contribute to team meetings.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to help others.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work flexibly and undertake relevant training.

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ2 in Care or equivalent (not essential).
• Experience in a health or social care setting (not essential).
• Basic food hygiene certificate (not essential).

Whether you're an experienced care professional or looking to start a rewarding career in care, we welcome your application. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for.

Apply Now and become a valued member of our team!

DBS information

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Please ensure, when completing your application form, that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Note: We do not sponsor Visa’s for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For more information or an informal chat please call Kellie Langdon or Natasha Newport-Snell on [phone removed]

Alternatively you can email j[email removed]

Hourly rate starting at £13.92 per hour, rising to £14.14 per hour. In addition, Saturday hours are paid at time and a half and Sunday hours at double time.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Please click here to see the Job Description

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).