Job Description
- Care Assistant full-time, 44 hours per week
- Days & Nights
- Number of positions for this role
- Permanent contract
- Nursing home based in London, SE28
Please NOTE we do recruit only care assistants with experience able to work 44 hours per week
As a Care Assistant, you will provide person centred care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence including personal care, mealtimes, and activities whilst also providing a listening ear to those who need it most.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting service users when required with all aspects of daily living.
- Support in training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care centre, under the supervision of senior staff members.
- Pay particular attention to assisting service users who have limited mobility or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
- Observe care planning needs for service users and complete written daily records as instructed in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with service users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.
Essential Skills
We welcome all experienced and carers to apply. Full support will be given to you in your role from the very beginning ensuring you are fully trained, competent and confident to deliver outstanding care.
Qualities/requirements/responsibilities:
- Has previous experience with a similar role
- Level 2 Health and Social Care is also desired or must be willing to work towards
- Positive and passionate about delivering a high quality of care expected in all our homes
- Able to work as part of an already friendly and hardworking team of like-minded carers
Benefits
- Permanent contract,44 hours per week
- Free uniform
- £150 referral bonus
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime hours
- Free training with career progression opportunities
- Qualification for the Care Certificate on completion of mandatory training
- Employer contribution to your pension
- Full-time roles are available
- 28 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- An employee assistance programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Shop and save vouchers
If you are interested then please apply below
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Please provide details about your work permit. Do you need sponsorship? How many hours per week would you be available to work?
- Are you able to work 44 hours per week?
Experience:
- care assistant/senior care assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location