Dementia Care Assistant (1-2-1)

\*\*\* Driving not required \*\*\*

*EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL*

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our team providing care for a lovely lady living with dementia in the family home in Taunton (TA1\).

At Neighbourhood Care, it’s all about QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!

We could offer employment to every interview candidate... but what would be the point in that? We only want the BEST!

We pride ourselves in only employing those who genuinely care and want to make a difference to the lives of those we support.

At Neighbourhood Care we offer flexible care and support that focuses on understanding what is important to the individual and how we can make a real difference.

We pride ourselves in going the extra mile for our clients which results in a very good reputation and great reports.

Committed to providing quality care and support, Neighbourhood Care has a dedicated management team with experience in all aspects of the social care industry.

We are committed to customers and their families who require care and support within the comfort of their own home and the local community.

*As a* *Dementia Care Assistant* *you will be required to provide care throughout the day..*

*Tasks such as companionship and activities, personal care, administration of medication and household management will be required.*

She likes music, sensory activities and enjoys nothing better than a summers afternoon in the garden.

The individual you will be supporting is living with dementia and may display behaviours that can be challenging at times, including confusion, anxiety, or distress.

Applicants must have experience in dementia care and feel confident responding to and supporting these behaviours in a calm, patient, and person\-centred manner.

It is essential you have a caring nature, good communication skills and really want to make a difference. You must also be self motivated and reliable.

Criteria:

Able to work a mixture of morning and afternoon shifts

08:00\-15:00

14:00\-20:00

MUST be able to work every other weekend

\* Good communication skills (fluent in written and spoken English)

\* A caring nature

\* Experience in providing dementia care

\* Ability to work with minimal supervision

What we can offer you:

\* Tailored induction training based on your qualification and experience

\* Ongoing training and development

\* Monthly staff meetings (office based or a meal out with your team)

\* 24/7 management support

\* Good hourly rate of pay (£14\.10 weekdays, £14\.60 weekends)

\* Paid holiday

\* Bank Holidays double paid

\* Free uniforms, raincoat and a bag provided

\* Career progression opportunities

\* Pension contributions

If you want to be a part of a unique, modern organisation, where customers needs come first and where you can really make a difference... we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: £14\.10\-£14\.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension

• Dementia care: 1 year (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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