Care Assistant / Senior Carer

Placed: 28/11/17
Region: Gloucestershire
Location: Cirencester
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We are recruiting Care Assistants to join the team at our Care home.

We are also recruiting Senior Care Assistants
Salary: £9.20 - £10.40 per hour (DOE)

If youre passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home setting, consider a move to our Care Homes. We provide expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to around 18,000 people in over 300 UK homes. Our aim? To help each and every one of them to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Right now, were looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether providing long or short-term care that includes convalescence, respite and palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. Is yours?

What youll be doing

As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents

The Care Assistant will assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals

The Care Assistant will provide physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group

The Care Assistants will help to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff

The Care Assistants will generally promote our residents independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care

What youll need

Ideally, some experience in a care environment and an NVQ1 in Care, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team

A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties

A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement

What well offer you in return

A staff health benefit including a confidential hotline to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisor's, access to free physiotherapy and discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on dental care
A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development
Cycle to Work Scheme
Child care vouchers
Cash Plan discounts
We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development
Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
Hot meal provided on a 12 hour shift
Uniform provided
Pension and Life Assurance scheme available
20 days annual leave, Plus statutory bank holidays
Recognition schemes including personal bests and annual National Care Home Awards

Price / Salary: £9.20 - £10.40/hour