Job description
Do you strive to ensure people’s happiness after every encounter? Are you eager to start a career in care?LOOK HERE!Acacia Care is coming to Hinckley! Currently in the last stages of construction and due to open in Autumn, Granville Gardens Care Home is seeking thoughtful and compassionate Care Assistants to join us on this exciting new journey. Providing residential, respite, and dementia care, with 68 state-of-the-art rooms for residents to reside in, spacious dining and lounge areas, and so much more, we are excited to be bringing this opportunity to Hinckley!With the desire to always improve and develop their staff skillset, you will be encouraged to progress and develop skills, qualifications and training with the support of the company, so no experience is required!What you will receive as a Care Assistant£11.63 per hourFull-time, permanent contract38.5 hours per week on a rolling 6-week rota12 hours shifts, 3 on 3 off, 8am-8pmBased in Hinckley - LE10 0JDWhat you will be doing as a Care Assistant;Support residents with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygieneProvide support at meal timesEnsure residents maintain good nutritionAssist residents to mobilise safely around the homeUndertake light housekeeping duties such as tidying residents’ rooms, making and changing beds, etc.Interacting with, and encouraging residents to socialise and take part in activitiesLiaise with other care professionals relating to the needs of the residentsWhat benefits you will receive as a Care Assistant;Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more!!Company Christmas BonusEmployee of the Month schemeDouble pay on bank holidaysRefer a friend schemeHigher than average pay ratesFull induction & trainingOngoing training and development opportunitiesWhat you will need to be successful as a Care Assistant;Experience working within a caring environmentNVQ L2 in Direct CareThe ability to communicate well and make others feel welcome and comfortableSupervisory and leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspireWillingness to develop new skillsIt isn’t what you do that makes you special, it’s the way you do it.If you would like to apply for this fabulous Care Assistant opportunity at Granville Gardens, please send your CV via the ‘apply’ function as soon as possible and we will be in touch.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £11.63 per hourExpected hours: No less than 38.5 per weekBenefits:Company pensionHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingReferral programmeExperience:Care home: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:NVQ in Health & Social Care, or equivalent (preferred)Work authorisation:United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person