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We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Weekend Night Care Assistant to join our Care team. Reporting to Registered Manager.

You will be working for the award-winning Care Home in the beautiful village of Otterton, near Budleigh Salterton - The Old Vicarage Care Home, rated 'Outstanding for Caring' by the CQC.

Key objectives of the role

• To provide support and help for our residents so that they can continue to lead a dignified and fulfilling life
• To prevent and control the spread of infection and to follow the home’s infection prevention and control policies.
• Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Get involved in all aspects of our residents' personal care
• Encourage residents to participate in recreational activities
• Support residents to lead a dignified and fulfilling life
• Deliver the highest standards of person centred care whilst respecting residents’ independence and choice

Additional working hours are available. Saturdays and Sundays 8AM-2PM or 2PM-8PM. Shifts are planned 4 weeks in advance.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• No previous experience is expected.
• We value your personal qualities and values
• You will be friendly, kind, honest, reassuring
• An effective communicator, equally comfortable to act on instructions

Other benefits

• Signing bonus - £250
• Additional working hours are available
• Travel allowance
• Yearly bonus and Long Service Awards
• High quality training and support in all aspects of the role.
• Uniform will be provided.
• Higher rate on Weekends/ Bank holidays
• Support with studies and diploma qualifications (NVQ Level 3)
• Free ‘Care Certificate’ training
• Homely environments and great support of friendly team members
• Opportunity to progress to lead roles
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Background checks (enhanced CRB) at no cost to you
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12-24 per week

Salary: £11.05-£12.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Otterton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: TOVWCAFeb2023