Job Description
“Being a care worker is rewarding and satisfying, I get to know my residents, their likes and dislikes and they become my second family.” – Charmain (nursing assistant)
Just some of the many benefits we can offer are:
- Friendly supportive company that supports staff growth and friendships in a big family network
- Internal career progression opportunities and full funded training
- 28 days paid holidays (based on a full-time hours & including bank holidays)
- ££££ Refer a friend Scheme for each friend that you recommend.
- Access to the work placed pension scheme.
- Staff social events to celebrate the festive season and fun events taking place at the home
- Access to FREE WIFI in staff areas
- Your first uniform is FREE
- Blue light card
- FREE tea & coffee available for staff breaks
- Day Care Assistants: 6 & 12 hour shifts as part of your rota (8-2, 2-8, 8-8)
About us
Springcare is a family run group of residential and nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire, and the Wirral. We cover a wide range of needs including residential, nursing and dementia care.
What are we looking for?
We are now recruiting for committed and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team here at Newton Hall for full time or part time hours.
Whilst no previous experience of working with older people is essential, as full training will be given, it is fundamental that you are compassionate, caring and have a desire to work in a care environment. So why not try something new! You will make a real difference to our resident’s lives as we believe every resident should be treated as part of our family.
What qualities does it take to be a Healthcare Assistant at Springcare?
- Flexibility and remaining calm under pressure
- An empathetic communicator
- Working well in a team and to your own initiative
- Over 18 years old
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Do you have any of these qualities? If so Springcare would LOVE to hear from you and need you as part of our team!
As a Care Assistant within Springcare, you would be responsible for:
- Ensuring our residents remain safe whilst in our home and care
- Serving food and assisting with mealtimes
- Changing and making beds
- Providing personal care to our residents, whilst respecting their dignity and privacy
- Helping to undertake personal tasks whilst promoting independence
- Supporting and encouraging clients in activities
- Using equipment to lift service users and supporting mobility
How are we looking after our staff during covid-19?
Compulsory mask wearing, routine lateral flow testing and promoting good hand hygiene.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Shift:
COVID-19 considerations:
Compulsory mask wearing, routine lateral flow testing and promoting good hand hygiene.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- FRODSHAM: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- As part of your right to work in the UK, are you able to provide a share code if you were not born within the UK.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: NH - DAYS