Health Care Assistant Bridgnorth, England
Job description
Care Assistant from £10.20 per hour - Residential Care Home – Permanent -Days & Nights Part Time or Full Time
£500 joining bonus
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE, in addition there is also a mileage adjustment
Ditton Prior Care Centre is located in near Bridgnorth, WV16 6TW
St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards.
Do you want to do your best for people and provide and excellent quality of care?
You should be an experienced Carer or an individual with a genuine desire to enter the care arena looking for a new position in an Elderly Care Home in the village of Ditton Priors just a short drive from Bridgnorth town centre.
We offer a fully paid training and induction package.
You will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.
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.
As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:
- Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
- To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
- To participate in holistic caring activities.
- Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
- Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
- To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
- Moving and handling, dressing and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents condition
- Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents and visitors
- To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have:
- Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
- A Passion for Care of the Elderly
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
Benefits of working with the St Philips Family
- A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
- 4-weekly pay periods
- Full training given
- Well-being support: receive personalised healthcare and mental health support from the comfort of your own home
- Paid induction and shadow shifts
- E - Learning incentive scheme
- Paid holiday
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
- Rewards scheme for all staff, discounts & perks galore!
- Welcome box
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
- To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
- The chance to change lives
- Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.20-£10.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgnorth, WV16 6TW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: DP HCA
