Your role as a Care Assistant
Care Assistant roles can be an extremely rewarding field. Every day you will be helping to improve lives, working on the front line of Health and Social Care with a wide variety of clientele. Care Assistants provide support to the disabled, elderly, dementia patients, long-term ill and individuals with learning difficulties, so your role can be very varied and no days will ever be the same! You can work as a care assistant in a residential or nursing home or in a respite care setting. We also offer some 1:1 position in supported living accommodation.
Main duties of a Care Assistant
The job is centred around helping clients with immediate needs, as Care Assistant you will always aim to provide individual care to your clients, working to provide a care plan that suits their individual need. Your role will include:
- washing
- dressing
- maintaining their hygiene
- ensuring they receive healthy meals and fluids
- helping them with basic day-to-day or administrative tasks like paying bills.
The Care Assistant role also includes getting to know clients personally and providing them with emotional support and company, being a good listener and encouraging them to take part in activities and socialising with other residents, all of which contributes positively to their wellbeing.
Required skills and experience of a Care Assistant
At Swanstaff we ask for all of our Care Assistants to have a minimum of 6 months recent experienced in a paid care role, this is so that you can enter our clients with a good understanding of the role and help support them during staff shortages when shadowing may not be an option. We look for passionate Care Assistants who are able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. You should be patient and have a sense of humour with the ability to show compassion for those in your care.
Being a care assistant can be a challenging role but it is also one of the most rewarding and fulfilling.
Dartford
Nestled just within the M25 in Kent, Dartford proves a great area to both work and live and has a population of over 107,000 people
With excellent transport links to London, Bluewater Shopping Centre and Ebbsfleet International train station on it's doorstep, Dartford is a busy town boasting several Business Parks and business distribution centres. Companies such as Laing O'Rourke, Tesla and Mazda all have central offices located in the Town.
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Latest Jobs in Dartford
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HR Assistant
Dartford
£22000 - 24000 Per Annum
Human Resources Assistant Who are Swanstaff Recruitment? An established recruitment agency providing temporary and permanent staffing within the Healthcare, Commercial and Driving and Industrial sectors on a National scale. We are an award-winning company, who are proud of our achievements, such as placing in the Sunday Times Top 100 to work for, not once but twice! What can we offer you? We aren't like other agencies - we do things differently. Ongoing training and support; including a clear career development pathway 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Private Dental care Money back on Eye care and Prescriptions Discounts via Perkbox - gym memberships, utility bills, cinema tickets, flights Company socials; in the past 2 years we've travelled to Dublin, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Vegas and LA! We have an annual day at Lingfield race, all singing all dancing (literally) Christmas party, quarterly nights out and competitions Share scheme option - would you want to become a Swanstaff shareholder? Pension scheme The part you'll be playing; As a HR Administrator you will be responsible for all completion of administration in the HR department. You will be issuing contracts and all relevant onboarding information, running reports for payroll, managing the HR inbox and updating our HR information system. The highest level of confidentially must be maintained as you'll be the first point of call for both our Recruitment branches and Children's and Families Contact Centres. People are our business & the centre of everything we do, not just our staff but our clients and temporary staff workers too. So, you'll be a skilled communicator & diplomat with exceptional interpersonal skills. Am I right for this role? You'll have a CIPD Level 3 Qualification with an active registration or working towards this You'll have experience working within a busy HR department without compromising the quality of your work You will work to a very high standard with a great attention to detail Have an articulate and professional phone manner Has excellent interpersonal skills Is enthusiastic and self-motivated Basic Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 Located: Dartford Reporting to: HR Manager Desirable Requirement: CIPD Level 3 with an active registration Think you will be best placed in our Human Resources team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are huge on hiring personality, ambition and attitude - can you bring your A game to interview? We enjoy activities such as sports day at our Quarterly, whole company meetings, and we take it seriously! We are a competitive bunch...see you at the long jump! We really enjoy a social get together, whether it is at our Christmas parties or summer events, you will find us having bumper cars wars or trying to beat each other at our Swanstaff casino! *20 days holiday when you commence employment, after the successful completion of your probation you will be given an extra 5 days holiday. After 2 years' service holiday increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.
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HR Assistant
Dartford
£22000 - 24000 Per Annum
Human Resources Assistant Who are Swanstaff Recruitment? An established recruitment agency providing temporary and permanent staffing within the Healthcare, Commercial and Driving and Industrial sectors on a National scale. We are an award-winning company, who are proud of our achievements, such as placing in the Sunday Times Top 100 to work for, not once but twice! What can we offer you? We aren't like other agencies - we do things differently. Ongoing training and support; including a clear career development pathway 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Private Dental care Money back on Eye care and Prescriptions Discounts via Perkbox - gym memberships, utility bills, cinema tickets, flights Company socials; in the past 2 years we've travelled to Dublin, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Vegas and LA! We have an annual day at Lingfield race, all singing all dancing (literally) Christmas party, quarterly nights out and competitions Share scheme option - would you want to become a Swanstaff shareholder? Pension scheme The part you'll be playing; As a HR Administrator you will be responsible for all completion of administration in the HR department. You will be issuing contracts and all relevant onboarding information, running reports for payroll, managing the HR inbox and updating our HR information system. The highest level of confidentially must be maintained as you'll be the first point of call for both our Recruitment branches and Children's and Families Contact Centres. People are our business & the centre of everything we do, not just our staff but our clients and temporary staff workers too. So, you'll be a skilled communicator & diplomat with exceptional interpersonal skills. Am I right for this role? You'll have a CIPD Level 3 Qualification with an active registration or working towards this You'll have experience working within a busy HR department without compromising the quality of your work You will work to a very high standard with a great attention to detail Have an articulate and professional phone manner Has excellent interpersonal skills Is enthusiastic and self-motivated Basic Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 Located: Dartford Reporting to: HR Manager Desirable Requirement: CIPD Level 3 with an active registration Think you will be best placed in our Human Resources team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are huge on hiring personality, ambition and attitude - can you bring your A game to interview? We enjoy activities such as sports day at our Quarterly, whole company meetings, and we take it seriously! We are a competitive bunch...see you at the long jump! We really enjoy a social get together, whether it is at our Christmas parties or summer events, you will find us having bumper cars wars or trying to beat each other at our Swanstaff casino! *20 days holiday when you commence employment, after the successful completion of your probation you will be given an extra 5 days holiday. After 2 years' service holiday increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.
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HR Assistant
Dartford
£18000 - 20000 Per Annum
Human Resources Assistant Who are Swanstaff Recruitment? An established recruitment agency providing temporary and permanent staffing within the Healthcare, Commercial and Driving and Industrial sectors on a National scale. We are an award-winning company, who are proud of our achievements, such as placing in the Sunday Times Top 100 to work for, not once but twice! What can we offer you? We aren't like other agencies - we do things differently. Ongoing training and support; including a clear career development pathway 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Private Dental care Money back on Eye care and Prescriptions Discounts via Perkbox - gym memberships, utility bills, cinema tickets, flights Company socials; in the past 2 years we've travelled to Dublin, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Vegas and LA! We have an annual day at Lingfield race, all singing all dancing (literally) Christmas party, quarterly nights out and competitions Share scheme option - would you want to become a Swanstaff shareholder? Pension scheme The part you'll be playing; As a HR Administrator you will be responsible for all completion of administration in the HR department. You will be issuing contracts and all relevant onboarding information, running reports for payroll, managing the HR inbox and updating our HR information system. The highest level of confidentially must be maintained as you'll be the first point of call for both our Recruitment branches and Children's and Families Contact Centres. People are our business & the centre of everything we do, not just our staff but our clients and temporary staff workers too. So, you'll be a skilled communicator & diplomat with exceptional interpersonal skills. Am I right for this role? You'll have a CIPD Level 3 Qualification with an active registration or working towards this You'll have experience working within a busy HR department without compromising the quality of your work You will work to a very high standard with a great attention to detail Have an articulate and professional phone manner Has excellent interpersonal skills Is enthusiastic and self-motivated Basic Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 Located: Dartford Reporting to: HR Manager Desirable Requirement: CIPD Level 3 with an active registration Think you will be best placed in our Human Resources team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are huge on hiring personality, ambition and attitude - can you bring your A game to interview? We enjoy activities such as sports day at our Quarterly, whole company meetings, and we take it seriously! We are a competitive bunch...see you at the long jump! We really enjoy a social get together, whether it is at our Christmas parties or summer events, you will find us having bumper cars wars or trying to beat each other at our Swanstaff casino! *20 days holiday when you commence employment, after the successful completion of your probation you will be given an extra 5 days holiday. After 2 years' service holiday increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.
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HR Assistant
Dartford
£18000 - 20000 Per Annum
Human Resources Assistant Who are Swanstaff Recruitment? An established recruitment agency providing temporary and permanent staffing within the Healthcare, Commercial and Driving and Industrial sectors on a National scale. We are an award-winning company, who are proud of our achievements, such as placing in the Sunday Times Top 100 to work for, not once but twice! What can we offer you? We aren't like other agencies - we do things differently. Ongoing training and support; including a clear career development pathway 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Private Dental care Money back on Eye care and Prescriptions Discounts via Perkbox - gym memberships, utility bills, cinema tickets, flights Company socials; in the past 2 years we've travelled to Dublin, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Vegas and LA! We have an annual day at Lingfield race, all singing all dancing (literally) Christmas party, quarterly nights out and competitions Share scheme option - would you want to become a Swanstaff shareholder? Pension scheme The part you'll be playing; As a HR Administrator you will be responsible for all completion of administration in the HR department. You will be issuing contracts and all relevant onboarding information, running reports for payroll, managing the HR inbox and updating our HR information system. The highest level of confidentially must be maintained as you'll be the first point of call for both our Recruitment branches and Children's and Families Contact Centres. People are our business & the centre of everything we do, not just our staff but our clients and temporary staff workers too. So, you'll be a skilled communicator & diplomat with exceptional interpersonal skills. Am I right for this role? You'll have a CIPD Level 3 Qualification with an active registration or working towards this You'll have experience working within a busy HR department without compromising the quality of your work You will work to a very high standard with a great attention to detail Have an articulate and professional phone manner Has excellent interpersonal skills Is enthusiastic and self-motivated Basic Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 Located: Dartford Reporting to: HR Manager Desirable Requirement: CIPD Level 3 with an active registration Think you will be best placed in our Human Resources team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are huge on hiring personality, ambition and attitude - can you bring your A game to interview? We enjoy activities such as sports day at our Quarterly, whole company meetings, and we take it seriously! We are a competitive bunch...see you at the long jump! We really enjoy a social get together, whether it is at our Christmas parties or summer events, you will find us having bumper cars wars or trying to beat each other at our Swanstaff casino! *20 days holiday when you commence employment, after the successful completion of your probation you will be given an extra 5 days holiday. After 2 years' service holiday increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.
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Operations Director
Dartford
Operations Director This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced multi-site Recruitment Manager who is seeking the next step in their career or an existing Recruitment Operations Director looking to challenge themselves with a growing company. Who are Swanstaff Recruitment? An established recruitment agency providing temporary and permanent staffing within the Healthcare, Commercial and Driving and Industrial sectors on a National scale. We are an award-winning company, who are proud of our achievements, such as placing in the Sunday Times Top 100 to work for, not once but twice! What can we offer you? We aren't like other agencies - we do things differently. Company Bonus Scheme Company Car Allowance Ongoing training and support; including a clear career development pathway 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Private Dental care Money back on Eye care and Prescriptions Company iPhone Head Office support functions including Payroll and Compliance Discounts via Perkbox - gym memberships, utility bills, cinema tickets, flights Company socials; in the past 2 years we've travelled to Dublin, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Vegas and LA! We have an annual day at Lingfield races and an annual Christmas party, quarterly nights out and competitions Share scheme option - would you want to become a Swanstaff shareholder? Pension scheme The part you'll be playing: You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Recruitment Operations Director responsible for growing and leading Branch Managers and Recruitment Consultants in our national network of branches. You'll ensure that all branches meet their agreed budgets and targets (financial and activity). You'll be required to visit each branch at least once a month, which will see you spend a considerable amount of time away from your Dartford Head Office base (approx. 4 days per week). You'll also be in contact with each branch on a daily basis. You'll oversee Branch Recruitment ensuring that our branches are staffed by highly-motivated and high-performing individuals. You'll drive performance utilising metrics and individual performance measures. You'll identify new branch opportunities, assisting with feasibility studies and ensure that every possible business opportunity is identified and taken advantage of. You'll ensure that all branches provide a positive client and candidate experience, acting quickly to satisfactorily resolve issues where they arise. The right candidate: You'll have significant experience in the day to day management of multiple branches within a fast-paced recruitment business. You'll have an exceptional and demonstrable track record of personal and team billings. You'll be a natural strategist with an entrepreneurial flair. You'll have experience in the opening and development of new branches You'll possess the ability to manage high-performing branches and nurture developing branches with equal success. Think you will be best placed in our Award-Winning Recruitment Company (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are looking for experienced Operations Manager with a proven track record of sales achievements, do you want to be a part of the bigger picture and put your own stamp on a company? We are huge on hiring personality, ambition and attitude - can you bring your A game to interview? We enjoy activities such as sports day at our Quarterly, whole company meetings, and we take it seriously! We are a competitive bunch...see you at the long jump! We really enjoy a social get together, whether it is at our Christmas parties or summer events, you will find us having bumper cars wars or trying to beat each other at our Swanstaff casino! *20 days holiday when you commence employment, after the successful completion of your probation you will be given an extra 5 days holiday. After 2 years' service holiday increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.