Job description
Company: Lavender Court Care Home Ltd
Job title: Care Assistant
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Amanda Moreton 07808647056 or Richard White 07894584162
Job description:
If you’re passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home setting, consider a move to Lavender Court Care Home Ltd.
Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home in Perranporth. Our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. Is yours?
What you’ll be doing
Under the guidance of a Team Leader, taking responsibility for the support, physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents
Assisting and providing support for residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals
Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group
Helping to maintain accurate records and undertaking ongoing training.
Generally promoting our residents’ independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care
What you’ll need
Ideally, some experience in a care environment and an NVQ in Care, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team
A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement
What we’ll offer you in return
· A competitive pay rate
· We cover the cost of your DBS Check
· Regular protected supervision time
· Help to sign up for the Blue Light discount card
· High quality blended training
· Enrolment onto, and training mapped to help achieve the Care Certificate
· Access to Diplomas up to L7 as appropriate
· Hot meal provided
· Potential for overtime
· Health Assist programme
· Pension scheme available
· Weekend enhancement
· 29 days annual leave
· Being respected and appreciated as members of the Lavender Court family
Passionate about making lives better, every decision we make is because we care. It’s why we inspire and support our carers to put our residents’ wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.10-£11.05 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location