General Assistant

3 weeks ago

Halton, United Kingdom Halton Borough Council Full time

Employer:
- Halton Borough Council- Salary:
- £20,258 - £20,441- Location:
- Halton Borough Council- Contract:
- Permanent- Working Pattern:
- Flexible Hours/Full Time/Part Time- Hours:
- Up to 35 hours per week. We have various hours available.- DBS Check:
- Enhanced- Closing Date:
- 31/08/2023 at 23:59- Reference:
- HBC/22/221677**GENERAL ASSISTANT**

There has never been a more exciting time to join Halton Borough Council. We are excited as a care home division to be involved in many exciting projects, including the development of an electronic care recording system, recruitment of volunteers and plans for a refurbishment of all our homes with over £3 million secured to start work in 2023. Because of this, we are looking to recruit Care Assistants to bring value and happiness to the lives of elderly people.

**ABOUT THE JOB**

As a General Assistant, you will have a key role within our care homes, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the establishment, and promoting better health and quality of life for residents. Your duties will include assisting in the preparation of meals, completing laundry and cleaning tasks and adhering to infection control procedures. You will also support residents to live happy and fulfilled lives by undertaking simple tasks of personal care at a level agreed upon with the Practice Manager.

You will take part in activities within the home, which could be anything from a relaxing drink in the garden to a competitive game of boules, nothing is off limits You will be part of a supportive lively team who work together to help each other.

There is a range of working hrs and rotas available to meet your needs and that of the differing services.

**ABOUT YOU**

We are looking for General Assistants who are genuinely enthusiastic about providing person-centred and strengths-based care to our elderly residents, supporting them to enhance their health and well-being and live meaningful lives.

Professional or personal experience in domestic work and supporting elderly people would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

**ABOUT US**

Halton council owns 3 nursing homes in the borough
- Millbrow Care Home, Widnes
- 44-bed nursing home - providing general nursing care and Dementia nursing care.
- St Patricks, Widnes
- 40 bedded Nursing home - providing Dementia nursing care.
- St Lukes, Runcorn, 56 bedded Nursing home - providing Dementia nursing care.

All our homes have a range of activities and areas available to the individuals who live in them, including spacious garden areas. Care in our homes is personalised and focuses on the needs and wishes of everyone.

Halton has amenities, attractions, and activities in abundance. The area offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with three canals and miles of footpaths right on our doorstep.

The overarching Council vision is “Halton will be a thriving and vibrant borough where people can learn and develop their skills, enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and equality; sustained by a thriving business community; and within safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods”

**BENEFITS**

We provide a generous benefits package along with a flexible family-friendly working culture and opportunities for progression with a commitment to provide high quality training and CPD opportunities to all staff.

Here are some of our benefits:

- Flexible Working Arrangements
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years’ service)
- Local government Pension Scheme
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
- Free Car Parking
- Employee Health Initiatives
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Employee Discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career in a supportive and team orientated environment.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**How to apply**:

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