Care Assistant (Nights) Lanivet, England
Job description
£12.16 p/h (£25,292 based on a 40hr working week)
We are currently seeking to recruit a caring, committed and reliable Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Penmount Grange for night shifts.
Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and Bude area.
All of which have obtained and maintained a ‘Good’ CQC rating.
We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people from St Austell on the South coast to Bude on the North coast with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers that have a high number of years in working in care. At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd you’ll be truly valued and respected member of the team.
An interview and an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out by the company on you prior to final confirmation of a job offer (this will be paid for by the company - but maybe repaid to the company should you leave within a 3-month period), you will be enrolled into our induction programme this will be followed by shadow shifts, enabling you to become confident in your new role.
Previous experience is desired, however, if you are new to care, we provide comprehensive training within our induction programme.
Duties will consist of providing person centred care for our residents through a range of care and support services, encouraging Independence in a dignified and compassionate manner.
Our night shifts at Penmount Grange are between the hours 20:00 (8pm) - 08:00 (8am) or 19:00 (7pm) - 07:00 (7am)
Key Requirements
· Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
· Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for
· Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
· Ability to work as a team member as well as own initiative when required
· Must be able to work every other weekend
· Provide cover when other team members take annual leave or are absent for other reasons
· Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
· Experience in health and social care is preferable not but essential
· Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and social Care - or willingness to achieve
In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)
Company Pension
Bupa - employee assistance programme
Weekly Pay
Structured induction with shadow shifts and ongoing training
Opportunity for career growth
For more information or an informal discussion on the role please call Caroline on 01208 831220
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.16 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
