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We are currently recruiting for an experienced care assistant to join our team at Kershaw Support Centre for people with a diagnosis of dementia.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within the older persons care and dementia filed and ideally hold an NVQ 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, and knowledge of supporting people in a person centred way.
Duties will include the supervision of the service users, their daily support needs, liasing with day centre coordinators, and care plan updates and case recording.
Other duties will include assisting with activity planning, providing a range of therapeutic and recreational activities to service users, developing the physical and social well-being of the service users, and ensuring the environment in which the activities are carried out is a happy one and the activities provided are stimulating.
This is a 14 hour permanent flexi position. Hours will be between Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service users.
Successful candidates will join a supportive and forward thinking team and have access to staff development and training opportunities including interactive online learning system, as well as regular supervision and appraisal.
If you have older persons and dementia care experience and are enthusiastic, ambitious and have excellent communication skills, then please submit an application form.
For an informal discussion contact the Centre Manager, Andrew Waugh, Telephone 01744 677846
For an application form and further details contact:
When requesting an application form please state your name, your address, the job you are interested in and the job reference number.
The Council's official job application form must be completed in all cases. CVs should not be submitted as a replacement.