Care Assistant

6 months ago

Ferndown, United Kingdom Crosscrown Ltd TA Summerhill Full time

**Introduction**

If you care for others without a second thought and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then a Care Assistant role working at one of our Crosscrown Care Homes could be the right choice for you.

**What will you be doing?**

As Care Assistant you will be working as part of a dedicated team of staff who have our resident’s emotional and physical wellbeing at the core of all they do. You will show warmth, and empathy to our residents and their families; helping to promote their independence and dignity.

Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you’ll help our residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. You’ll assist with their daily living, encouraging their participation in meaningful activities as well as providing support and companionship.

**What experience do you need?**

Due to our strong training team, you do not need to have previous care experience. All we ask for is someone who is compassionate, has a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Above all, you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents have received the best care possible.

There are career development opportunities, with a range of courses that will see you grow and succeed, including the opportunity to enroll on an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

**Where you will be working**

You will be working at Summerhill Residential Home.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will join a supportive team that is committed to empowering recovery and encouraging independence within a residential or nursing environment.

The shift patterns include working weekdays and weekends a mix shift pattern of mornings, afternoons or long days.

The following shifts are available:
Morning Shifts: 07:45 - 14:00

Afternoon Shifts: 13:45 - 18:00/ 13:45 - 22:00

Long Day Shifts: 07:45 - 18:00

Evening Shifts: 17:45 - 22:00

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist service users with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Provide companionship and emotional support to service users
- Assist with meal preparation and eating
- Assist with light housekeeping duties
- Escort clients to appointments and outings
- Monitor and report any changes in client's condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is preferred, but not essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with service users
- Basic IT skills for documentation purposes

**What benefits you will get**:

- Competitive rates of pay
- Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
- Enhanced rates of pay for overtime
- Paid breaks
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Free parking
- Induction training & refresher training
- Workplace pension contribution
- Free uniform
- Employee referral program - Bonus

**Employee Wellbeing**:

- Health Assure Employee Program
- Career development and training, apprentice enrollment
- Employee referral program - Bonus
- Mental health first aiders

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, and we are unable to offer roles to applicants who are in sponsored employment elsewhere.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SHCA days 05.24

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