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.
Swanley is a town based in North West Kent and sits close to the London Borough of Bexley and neighbouring areas of Dartford and Sevenoaks. Due to its proximity right next to the M25 and M20 motorways and being within easy reach of both London and the Coast, the area is popular with the freight and logistics industry.
The Town Centre is currently awaiting a regeneration project which will create 303 new homes and 4,318 square metres of commercial and retail space, Sevenoaks Council has also recently announced plans for a £17m investment for a new leisure centre in the town.
Latest Jobs in Swanley
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Recruitment Consultant
Swanley
£20000 - 28000 Per Annum
Recruitment Consultant - Driving Desk 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. Unrivalled commission scheme 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 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 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 What does my team look like? This is our most established branch and its lead by a Branch Manager who has spent over a decade at Swanstaff building successful Driving, Industrial and Healthcare desks. These Swans are a team of experts who have a wealth of knowledge within all sectors and they are on the lookout for a new addition! The Driving Desk is thriving and we if were to sum up our perfect Consultant for the role we would say you are a ruthless networker, candidate attraction geniuses and business development machine - not all heroes wear capes! The part you'll be playing; Building Talent pipelines for your market, maintain direct sourcing methods as well as managing applicants, having a real tight grip on your candidates, these people work for you! Working closely with the Branch Manager and the team to understand the needs of the business and the role, you will constantly be identifying new leads for clients and candidates. Assessing candidates via detailed telephone screenings, inviting them into register and have a cuppa with yourself and the team. Ensuring that client and candidate service is the best it can be including scheduling interviews, shifts and registrations, the customer service journey is key! Having you game face on - gaining a wide understanding of our competitors and what they are up to, so you can stand out from the crowd! Continually expanding your client base by using Business Development techniques, Networking, Marketing and Lead generation. You'll be incredibly driven and focused on exceeding the realistic and achievable sales targets that we set you. For which you'll be handsomely rewarded. Basic Salary: £20,000 - £28,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Reporting to: Branch Manager Located: Swanley Desirable Requirement: 2 years' experience in a similar role Think you will be best placed in our Swanley team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are looking for experienced recruiters 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.
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Recruitment Consultant
Swanley
£20000 - 28000 Per Annum
Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Desk 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. Unrivalled commission scheme 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 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 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 What does my team look like? This is our most established branch and its lead by a Branch Manager who has spent over a decade at Swanstaff building successful driving, industrial and healthcare desks. These Swans are a team of experts who have a wealth of knowledge within all sectors and they are on the lookout for a new addition! The Industrial Desk is thriving and we if were to sum up our perfect Consultant for the role we would say you are a ruthless networker, candidate attraction geniuses and business development machine - not all heroes wear capes! The part you'll be playing; Building Talent pipelines for your market, maintain direct sourcing methods as well as managing applicants, having a real tight grip on your candidates, these people work for you! Working closely with the Branch Manager and the team to understand the needs of the business and the role, you will constantly be identifying new leads for clients and candidates. Assessing candidates via detailed telephone screenings, inviting them into register and have a cuppa with yourself and the team. Ensuring that client and candidate service is the best it can be including scheduling interviews, shifts and registrations, the customer service journey is key! Having you game face on - gaining a wide understanding of our competitors and what they are up to, so you can stand out from the crowd! Continually expanding your client base by using Business Development techniques, Networking, Marketing and Lead generation. You'll be incredibly driven and focused on exceeding the realistic and achievable sales targets that we set you. For which you'll be handsomely rewarded. Basic Salary: £20,000 - £28,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Reporting to: Branch Manager Located: Swanley Desirable Requirement: 2 - 4 years' experience in a similar role Think you will be best placed in our Swanley team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are looking for experienced recruiters 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.
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Recruitment Consultant
Swanley
£20000 - 28000 Per Annum
Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Desk 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. Unrivalled commission scheme 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 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 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 What does my team look like? This is our most established branch and its lead by a Branch Manager who has spent over a decade at Swanstaff building successful driving, industrial and healthcare desks. These Swans are a team of experts who have a wealth of knowledge within all sectors and they are on the lookout for a new addition! The Industrial Desk is thriving and we if were to sum up our perfect Consultant for the role we would say you are a ruthless networker, candidate attraction geniuses and business development machine - not all heroes wear capes! The part you'll be playing; Building Talent pipelines for your market, maintain direct sourcing methods as well as managing applicants, having a real tight grip on your candidates, these people work for you! Working closely with the Branch Manager and the team to understand the needs of the business and the role, you will constantly be identifying new leads for clients and candidates. Assessing candidates via detailed telephone screenings, inviting them into register and have a cuppa with yourself and the team. Ensuring that client and candidate service is the best it can be including scheduling interviews, shifts and registrations, the customer service journey is key! Having you game face on - gaining a wide understanding of our competitors and what they are up to, so you can stand out from the crowd! Continually expanding your client base by using Business Development techniques, Networking, Marketing and Lead generation. You'll be incredibly driven and focused on exceeding the realistic and achievable sales targets that we set you. For which you'll be handsomely rewarded. Basic Salary: £20,000 - £28,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Reporting to: Branch Manager Located: Swanley Desirable Requirement: 2 years' experience in a similar role Think you will be best placed in our Swanley team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are looking for experienced recruiters 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.
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Recruitment Consultant
Swanley
£20000 - 28000 Per Annum
Recruitment Consultant - Driving Desk 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. Unrivalled commission scheme 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 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 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 What does my team look like? This is our most established branch and its lead by a Branch Manager who has spent over a decade at Swanstaff building successful driving, industrial and healthcare desks. These Swans are a team of experts who have a wealth of knowledge within all sectors and they are on the lookout for a new addition! The Driving Desk is thriving and we if were to sum up our perfect Consultant for the role we would say you are a ruthless networker, candidate attraction geniuses and business development machine - not all heroes wear capes! The part you'll be playing; Building Talent pipelines for your market, maintain direct sourcing methods as well as managing applicants, having a real tight grip on your candidates, these people work for you! Working closely with the Branch Manager and the team to understand the needs of the business and the role, you will constantly be identifying new leads for clients and candidates. Assessing candidates via detailed telephone screenings, inviting them into register and have a cuppa with yourself and the team. Ensuring that client and candidate service is the best it can be including scheduling interviews, shifts and registrations, the customer service journey is key! Having you game face on - gaining a wide understanding of our competitors and what they are up to, so you can stand out from the crowd! Continually expanding your client base by using Business Development techniques, Networking, Marketing and Lead generation. You'll be incredibly driven and focused on exceeding the realistic and achievable sales targets that we set you. For which you'll be handsomely rewarded. Basic Salary: £20,000 - £28,000 D.O.E Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Reporting to: Branch Manager Located: Swanley Desirable Requirement: 2 years' experience in a similar role Think you will be best placed in our Swanley team (in work and socially)? Here are some things you should know before you apply; We are looking for experienced recruiters 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.