Care Assistant

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Buckshaw Retirement Village are currently looking for people who are passionate & enthusiastic about providing high quality care to join our growing team at The Lodge, based within the beautiful Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancaster.
- **The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.**_
- **Pay & Hours**:_
- £13.44 per hour + (50p enhancement for nights)
- 24 - 42 hours per week
- 12 hour shifts
- Day & Night shifts available
- Working on a rota covering 7 days per week (alternative weekends).
- **The Role**:_

We are looking for Care Support Worker who can provide a high standard of compassionate and thoughtful care whilst carrying out their daily duties. You will support our residents to maintain their independence by helping with everyday tasks and activities, in line with their individual needs. You will work creatively with the team to provide bespoke care for each individual resident helping maximise their way of living. Full training is provided so if you are new to the care sector, we will help you start your journey with confidence.

We currently have day and night shifts patterns working on a rolling rota.
- **Rewards & Benefits**:_
- Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
- Free parking
- Access to low cost saving plans and loans
- Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
- Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year
- Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room
- Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
- Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling.
- In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
- Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
- On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme £000s awarded every month
- £500 reward for every friend or family referral
- £1000 reward for every Senior referral
- £2000 reward for every Nurse referral
- **About you**:_

Are you a talented care professional looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? The HICA Group is seeking dedicated individuals to join our growing team and provide the highest standard of person-centred care and support.

Our mission is to help people lead purposeful lives and maintain their independence. As a Care Assistant you will assist with mealtimes, personal care, and activities, while also going above and beyond to understand each person holistically.

We value accurate record-keeping, effective communication, and teamwork, all aimed at improving the lives of our residents, both young and old. If you share our commitment to excellence and compassion, we would love to hear from you.
- **Additional Information**:_

As a leading care provider, we strive to provide the best level of care we can and are committed to providing innovative initiatives that improve residents wellbeing.

Careful research and close liaison with the nationally renowned Dementia Services Development Centre has ensured we have four unique communities that embrace best practice in dementia care. We are very proud to have received their first ever Gold Standard accreditation for dementia design.

Each community offers something a little different. From early-stage dementia care through to 24-hour nursing care for people with dementia and further health and social needs. The Lodge covers every stage of the dementia journey.

The HICA Group are a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.

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

Pay: £13.44-£13.94 per hour

Physical Setting:

- Care home
- Residential home

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chorley, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person