Care Assistant (Days) Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland
Job description
Care Assistant (Days)
We take great pride in the exceptional care we have been able to provide residents for over twenty years. There are as many personalities in our homes as there are residents and we are proud to provide a community whereby each and every member will feel cherished and supported.
We are very proud of our outstanding team at Spa and are passionate about developing our people. We encourage continuous development through our training, support of external training opportunities and apprenticeship programme.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant who is truly passionate about providing the best possible care to our residents in Oakridge Care Home.
Working as part of our fantastic multi-disciplinary team, your main role will be to ensure the best care is provided through tasks such as providing personal care, assisting with meal times, assisting residents with their daily needs and assisting with activities.
Oakridge Care Home is a 65 bedded home specialising in frail elderly, residential and dementia care.
Why Nursing Homes?
There are so many benefits of working in Private Nursing Homes like the opportunity to really get to know the residents and build positive relationships with residents and their families. You will have the opportunity to gain skills and develop professionally by working alongside Senior Care Assistants and Nurses.
What we need from you
It is essential that you are eligible to live and work in the UK and you are medically fit to carry out this role. Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be aged 18 or over upon commencement of the role.
It is beneficial if you have had previous paid or unpaid experience in providing care in all aspects of daily living however this is not essential. A qualification equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
Candidates requiring sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing the circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
In return
· Salary of £10.64 per hour (paid weekly)
· Access to government funded apprenticeship programme (for eligible employees)
· ‘Refer a friend’ bonus scheme
· Flexible shift patterns
· Opportunities for promotion
· Supportive and established teams within the homes
· High level employee retention
· Good management support
· Free uniform
· Free on-site parking
· Access to excellent training and development opportunities
If this sounds right for you…
A career in care is one of the most rewarding careers. Whether you’re experienced in care, or just starting out, if you think you have the key traits required for working with us – compassion, understanding and positivity - then we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV via the APPLY NOW button below.
Closing Date: 17th July 2023 at 12 noon
*Please note interviews may take place via Video Call*
This post involves substantial access to vulnerable adults and therefore, the successful candidate will be offered the post subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI.
Spa Nursing Group are an equal opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.64 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/07/2023
