Job Description
Healthcare Assistant
Cowbridge Care Home
Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Looking for more purpose in life, are you wanting more than your average 9-5 desk job, where you can walk away knowing you have made a real difference to someone life positively? Becoming a Care Assistant may be the perfect career move for you. Whether you have previous experience or not, we have a friendly and supportive team who cant wait to meet you and welcome you into the
Benefits of working at Cowbridge
- Completive pay rates
- Enhancements paid for weekend – (time and a quarter)
- Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
- Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
- £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
Job Purpose
- The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.
Requirements
- 16 years +
- Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
- Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
- Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
- Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
- Experience in health and social care
- Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care
Shift Patterns
- 07:00-13:00
- 13:00-19:00
- 07:00-19:00
Pay Scale
- £10.42 per hour – until you have completed your Care Certificate (Cowbridge will support you to achieve expected 6-12 weeks)
- £11.00 per hour – Care Certificate/NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care
- £13.03 - 13.75 per hour on Weekends – Time and a quarter
- £20.84 - £22.00 per hour on Bank Holidays – Double time
Additional information
- A full job description available on request.
- To find out more, please call 0330 20 20 609 for an informal chat
- We are unable to support or provide accommodation or sponsorships
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week
Salary: £11.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lostwithiel: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CB HCA
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