Care Assistant

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of **Care Assistant** to join our team here at **Kirklands Care** based at our **Kirklands Care Home** in **Cockermouth.**

**Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday**

**Pay**: We have an excellent pay rate of £12 an hour for people without NVQ level 2 and £12.60 an hour for people with NVQ level 2 or above.

**Contract**: We can offer you either days or nights, we have either part time or full-time roles available. Full time 36 hours = 3 days per week and part time is 24 hours = 2 days per week

**Shift patterns**:

- Day shift is 6.45am to 19.15pm
- Early shift is 6.45am to 13.00pm

**Why choose to work for us?**
- We make sure that our home is our resident’s home
- We listen to the needs and wants of our residents
- We try and be as flexible as possible working round employee’s family lives
- We provide all training needed and we provide and support career development
- Competitive pay rates
- Joining bonus
- Blue Light Card provided
- Free parking
- Free uniforms
- Discounted meals
- ‘GOOD’ CQC RATING
- Excellent management who will always support you

**Who are we?**

Kirklands Care Home - is a purpose-built care home nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lake District within the market town of Cockermouth. Our bright, modern home has everything needed to provide the highest levels of care to residents, while maintaining a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere that puts you at ease the moment that you arrive.

Our compassionate and experienced staff are completely dedicated to the care of our residents. We work closely with residents and their families to create highly-personalised plans that ensure that both the physical and emotional needs of the resident are not only met, but exceeded. Their safety, dignity and happiness are our priority as we support them to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life with us at Kirklands care home.

Our residents benefit from 24/7 care and support at the highest standards of professional service.
- Level 2 in Health and social care preferred but not essential, but must be willing to work towards
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Dedicated to providing our residents with a high standard of care and support is essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring nature
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
- Good communication and listening skills are essential
- Good work ethic
- Be able to work on your own but also as part of a team
- Be able to work effectively with colleagues and Line Managers
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
- Willingness to support home in covering extra shifts when needed
- Honesty and integrity
- Hardworking and motivated
- Reliable

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please **'APPLY'**now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

**We can’t wait to hear from you.**

Be sure to also check out our Instagram and Facebook pages to see what activities we’ve been up to recently, by searching ‘Facebook - kirklandscare’

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

Pay: £12.00-£12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person who enjoys caring for people?
- What location are you based please?
- How will you make your way to our location in Cockermouth, Cumbria?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? Please note we don't offer any form of sponsorship.
- Are you looking to work 24 or 36 hours per week?
- Can you confirm you can work alternative weekends? We all work this to make if fair for all staff :)

Work Location: In person