Care Assistant

Care Assistant (Day or Night)
Care Assistant reporting to: Senior Carer & Registered Manager

Job Overview:
To provide support with the current needs of our residents and respecting their wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plan.

Location: Kenton, Harrow

Working Hours: Monday to Sunday, between 8am to 8pm, and 8pm to 8am, dependent on rota requirements. Part-time and full-time hours available. Day, night & weekend shift availability.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme to ensure confidence and competence
• Completion of the Care Certificate and mandatory E-learning courses

Experience: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care

Key responsibilities

• Support people in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans to enhance their wellbeing.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Ensure that care plans and other information about how to best support a resident are followed.
• Act as a champion in care to be able to lead and support other staff.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults recognizing and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect in line with Gencare Safeguarding procedures.
• Accurately complete documentation, including resident support records, health and safety checks and daily procedures logs.
• Be able to administer medication
• Be responsible for informing seniors and management about changes in the needs of the residents.
• Supporting residents with enjoying and preparing a meal, personal care, activities and following their care plan to ensure that they have the best outcomes
• Support people to develop and maintain good family relationships and a range of friendships.
• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support people to stay healthy and safe, following guidance from health professionals where health support is required.
• Preparing food for residents
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the home / housekeeping
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, family members and professionals, verbally and in writing to people that are important to our residents.
• Attend all training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision meetings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Recording Responsibilities

• Ensure that support plans reflect the changing needs and wishes of our residents by contributing to regular monitoring and review their care needs.

Person specification

• Able to develop effective working relationships with other employees at Gencare promoting the passion for care in a home from home environment.
• Be professional, polite and attentive at all times.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills and numerical ability.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service including CQC and their requirements
• Available for flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends, and nights as required.
• Experience of communicating with professionals or other agencies.
• Attend mandatory training and any other training as required by the manager.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to your role.

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift / Night Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Job Types: Part-time/Full time, Bank hours, Zero hours contract

Experience: Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Health & Social Care (required)

Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute: London, HA3 (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GCJULY25

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GenJuly2025