Care Assistant (Days) Cottingham, East Midlands, England
Job description
The Home provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home.
The facilities include a residents pub, hair and beauty salon's, sweet shop, cinema, bowls green and large gardens.
Cottingham Manor is currently recruiting for Care Assistants (Days)
£10.30 per hour (£10.40 with NVQ2)
Bonus for working over Christmas
Free DBS check
This role will include some weekend work
The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.
It is essential that all our staff are:
- Flexible, caring and compassionate.
- Positive, self-motivated and organised.
- Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
- Sensitive to the needs of others.
- An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
- Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
Overview of Job Description:
- To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow
- Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the day.
- Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
- To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
- To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff
In return the company will offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay (increased rate if an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care is held)
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Free Uniform
- Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
- Bonus for working over Christmas
- Career Progression
- Staff recognition awards
- Rewards App
- Health Scheme
- Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude
Salary:
£10.30 Per hour regardless of age.
£10.40 per hour with NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care
Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer
Unfortunately Yorkare Homes do not currently have a sponsorship license and therefore cannot support overseas applications
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £10.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
