Care Assistant

Vacancy: Care Assistant – AV1700

Hours: Full Time

Location: Garforth

Pay rate: £30,700.80 per annum

A Care Assistant is required at our Client’s fantastic purpose-built Residential Care facility situated in Garforth. The home offers the flexibility of respite care for short breaks and permanent care for those who can no longer live at home. There is a separate purpose-built unit specializing in the care of residents who have dementia-type illnesses in addition to supporting those residents with residential needs.

Benefits include:

• Ongoing training and development, including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• Variety – no two days are the same!
• Long-term career opportunities.
• Annual Leave: 28 days.
• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Being part of an award-winning organization.

Our Client’s ethos is to be family-oriented, professional, hard-working, client-led, and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Minimum Requirements: Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home and an NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care is desirable. Also, medication training would be extremely advantageous.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.