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Excelcare

Milton Keynes

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established care home group is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their welcoming team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential physical, emotional, and social support to residents, making a significant difference in their daily lives. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care and engaging residents in meaningful activities, all while promoting their independence and dignity. The company values its staff and offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. If you have a caring heart and a desire to support older individuals, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Enhanced bank holiday pay
Annual salary review
Refer a Friend Scheme - £500 reward
DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
Comprehensive induction programme
Funded qualifications via apprenticeship
Paid uniform
Employee of the month - £100 reward

Qualifications

  • Experience in a care environment is ideal but not mandatory.
  • A caring and kind approach is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with mealtimes and personal care for residents.
  • Engage in meaningful activities promoting independence and dignity.

Skills

Caring approach
Reliability
Communication skills
Experience in care

Education

No formal education required

Job description

As a Care Assistant at our Waterhall Care Home, Milton Keynes, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability, and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us, you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work, you can expect:

  • Salary: £12.85-£13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
  • 24 and Zero hour contract
  • 12 hour shifts from 8am - 8pm/8pm - 8am between Monday - Sunday
About the role:

As a Care Assistant, you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care, and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts, and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker, or caring for a loved one would be ideal; however, if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:
  • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking*
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay
  • Annual salary review
  • Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
  • DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
  • Paid uniform
  • Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
  • Team appreciation week
  • Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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