Job Description
Care Assistant - Days & Nights
From £10.60ph
Contracted hours per week 22-44 available.
£500 joining bonus
St Philips Care is a family-owned care group that values and respects the work done by all their staff, from the care staff to the maintenance teams.
Our company ethos values and encourages our staff. We provide ongoing training and the opportunity to progress throughout our company. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care.
Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference?
Stop looking! You’ve found it!
Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job!
The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature and kind.
Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued. Full training can be provided for the right applicant.
As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:
- Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
- To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
- To participate in holistic caring activities.
- Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
- Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
- To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
- Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
- Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
- To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have,
- Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
- A Passion for Care of the Elderly
- NVQ 2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care
Benefits of working with the St Philips Family
- A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
- 4-weekly pay periods
- Full training given
- Paid induction and shadow shifts
- E - Learning incentive scheme
- Paid holiday
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
- Rewards scheme for all staff
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
- To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
- The chance to change lives
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.60-£11.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Linton, EH46 7BD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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