Care Assistant

**Job Title** **Care Assistant - Nights** **Salary - £11.96ph** **Hours Full Time - 7pm-7am (3 x shifts a week, minimum of 33 hours)** **Location Edwinstowe** **Employer Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare** **Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?** **_ A little about Jasmine_** Jasmine is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands, with significant expansion plans in line with our mission: - By prioritising _**_our people_**_, our mission is to provide the _**_highest standards of care_**_ to _**_as many elderly residents as possible_** Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission: - Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for their first or another relevant Diploma qualification - We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer - We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports - All our homes are full, with long waiting lists, demonstrating the wonderful reputations they all have **_ A little about Nightingale - ** Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents. **_ Competencies_** Ability to work under pressure Excellent people skills A caring and nurturing attitude Positive and enthusiastic outlook Good time management skills Good written and oral communication skills **_ Day to Day Responsibilities_** You will join our team of dedicated Care Assistants to provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living, including providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating You will be responsible for promoting our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing You will complete all Daily Charts to a high standard, ensuring that 90% and above is achieved during all Monthly Daily Charts Audits Ensure you are 100% current with all your mandatory training throughout the year **_ Essential Requirements_** Willing to study towards a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification. A good reason or experience that has drawn them to care. Live within 20 minutes of the Home **_ Preferred Requirements_** One years' experience of working in a residential or nursing home. Level 2 Health & Social Care or above. **_What can Jasmine offer you?_** In line with its Mission (see above), Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we fundamentally believe that the happiness of our residents is totally dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role: Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays Pay Rise - Performance related pay increases of up to 4% (reviewed every 6 months) Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial reward of up to £500 Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try Short Notice shift incentives Employee Assistance Programme - Access this 24/7 for free counselling and valuable well-being advice DBS checks - We pay for this **Join us for a rewarding career where you're supported, recognised, and appreciated** - Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, whilst is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group