Care Assistant (Days) Goole, England
Job description
Westfield Park is a care home close to Hook, near Goole.
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.
Westfield Park is currently recruiting for Care Assistants (Days)
Full and Part Time roles are available
12 hour shifts
£10.30 per hour (£10.40 with NVQ2)
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)
- Bonus for working over Christmas
- Free Uniform
- Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
- 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
From September 1st 2022 Yorkare Homes are bringing forward the April 2023 pay increase to help support their staff during the cost of living crisis. The above pay rates reflect this increase.
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
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Goole: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Care giving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
