Job description
At Anchor, we are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work in. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.
The Role:
As a Care Assistant at Canterbury House, you will be required to provide the best possible care and support (physically and emotionally) to our residents on a daily or nightly basis. Your responsibilities will include personal care, getting ready for the day or night ahead, assisting with set routines and providing an exceptional level of care and support during the day or night.
Being a Care Assistant is a busy role where our resident’s needs will be your top priority. You will be supported by a senior in charge on every shift as well as a very supportive management team. You will ensure all resident activity is recorded effectively (training will be provided) and any concerns are highlighted in a timely manner. You will quickly become part of the care home family and let’s be honest, our team members are what makes our home a great place to live and work!
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for care (first and foremost) and those who are keen to be the best in the sector. You will work as part of a dynamic care team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times.
Hours of work:
Your hours of work will be 07:00 - 14:30 or 14:30 - 22:00 and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off. This equates to an average working week of 26.25 hours in total.
Benefits:
- A permanent contract of employment
- A competitive rate of pay
- We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check
- A job with purpose and satisfaction
- Fully funded uniform
- Paid Breaks
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
A great place to work
Halcyon Care Homes is now part of Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
Anchor are committed to being a great and inclusive place to work. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds especially those who are from underrepresented groups. At Anchor, we live by the values of accountability, respect, courageousness and honesty and they go hand-in-hand with making sure we value diversity and champion an inclusive culture.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer, an accredited Living Wage Employer and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.
This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 26.25 per week
Salary: £11.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- FAVERSHAM: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person