Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; St Leonards, St Leonards; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job description

Care Assistant (6579) St Leonards-On-Sea, England

Salary: GBP21707.4 - GBP21707.4 per annum

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers.

This care home offers nursing and specialist nursing dementia care within a friendly home environment. Every detail of the home is created to enhance the independence and dignity of residents and to foster a community of friendship.

As a Care Assistant your key duties include:

• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans for residents.
• Provide personal and social care in accordance with individual care plans with the aim of enhancing the residents’ social, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
• Attend and contribute to resident review meetings.
• To meet the personal and social care needs of residents, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes well-being and independence.

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential; we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.
• Have a kind, warm and caring nature.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important.

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £12.65 per hour and an annual salary of £21,707.40 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

Reference ID: 6579

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.