Care Assistant - Kent

Care Assistant - Kent

Location: Kent , South East Salary: 7.75 - 8 per hour Date posted: 14/06/2012 09:54 Job type:Contract Company: Fawkes & Reece social care Contact: Florin Chetan Ref: Totaljobs/FC013 Job ID: 53838009

Our client is looking to recruit experienced Care Assistants to assist service users with their general health and personal care needs; assistance with medication; assistance within the community / attending hospital appointments etc, when required; promoting independence and ensuring that each service user receives a high level of care.

The clients we have in the Kent area are located at various Care Homes based in Tunbridge Wells, Faversham, Margate, Sandwich, Folkestone, etc....

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in any of the following specialist areas:

* Elderly Adults and Older People
* Learning Disabilities
* Physical Disabilities
* Mental Health

Relevant candidates for the post must have a minimum of 12 months experience working within any of the above settings, and have up-to-date training within one of the following areas:

- Moving and Handling / Manual Handling
- First Aid
- Fire Training
- Medication Training
- Basic Food and Hygiene
- Infection Control
- Health & Safety
- Safeguarding

This current requirement is for ad hoc shift cover, shifts and hours available will vary, and are dependent on client requirement.

You will:

* Hold a valid CRB (Conducted in the last 9 months)
* Have excellent report writing skills.
* Have access to a vehicle (preferably)
* Have very good problem solving skills.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Be flexible with hours.

To find out more information in the strictest of confidence contact Florin Chetan on 0207 288 0166 quoting ref FC013

Fawkes & Reece:

As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Social Care Recruitment including Social Workers, Care Assistants, Social Worker Assistants, Support Workers, Outreach Workers & Day Centre Officers.

For the latest "Care Assistant" opportunities in your area send your CV to: florin@fr-london.co.uk or contact Florin Chetan on 0207 288 0166.