Job description
About The Role
Cornerstone Healthcare are looking for Care Assistants to join our team at Marula Lodge.
Marula Lodge provides high quality services to 42 residents across 4 specialised units supporting residents with varying complex care as well as providing a comfortable and safe living environment. CQC rated GOOD.
We offer a benefits package worth up to £5,000*
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
- Monthly overtime raffle – receive a ticket for each overtime shift completed and the winner will receive an additional £200
- Online, activity days and in-store employee discounts
- Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities with nationally recognised qualifications such as RQF Level 2, 3 and 4 in Health & Social Care
- Free DBS, uniform and parking
- Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
- Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700*
- Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000 (depending on role)
- Access to holiday entitlement and company pension scheme
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme up to £2,000
- Subsidised lunch available daily
- Reward and recognition through vouchers and cash incentives for Christmas and long service
- Subject to change and terms and conditions apply
About you
- Previous career experience (preferable)
- Positive attitude to residents and a commitment to provide stimulating, quality activities
- A caring approach to residents and their visitors
- We still apply COVID-19 protections for our residents and employees must have a minimum of two vaccinations unless medically exempt
Role of a Care Assistant
- Supporting with all aspects of daily living including personal care, supporting with nutrition and hydration and social activities
- Ensure own approach to resident care respects the residents’ privacy and dignity at all times, including a respect for resident choice
- Communicate effectively with other staff and members of the team
- Attend training sessions and staff development activities as required
Hours of work
Working for us gives you more time for you with a 7 out of 14 day working pattern
Week 1 – 3 days: 19.45 to 07.45 (12 hour shift)
Week 2 – 4 days: 19.45 to 07.45 (12 hour shift)
Total average per week – 38.5 hours per week including every other weekend
About Us
Cornerstone Healthcare Group provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.
Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them unsuitable to live in dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.
We currently have 3 homes based in Waterlooville, Curdridge and Mytchett and are in the process of building 2 new homes in Bristol and Wincanton which are due to open in 2024.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £12.40 per hour