Job Description
Day Care Assistant
At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Chiswick House on a full time, permanent basis, £10.90 per hour. (Please note, we do not offer sponsorships to candidates.)
Chiswick House is a residential care home in Norwich, located on the outskirts of the city centre.
Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:
- Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
- Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
- Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
- Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
- Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Paid breaks and *free meals.
- DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
- Blue light card.
Responsibilities of a care assistant:
- Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
- Assist residents with their personal care, including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing and toileting.
Requirements of a care assistant:
- Caring personality and caring nature
- Positive attitude and outlook
- Good attention to detail
- Able to complete physical tasks
- Availability to work every other weekend
- Flexibility with working hours
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person