Care Assistant

**Care Assistant**

**Extraordinary lives. Outstanding people.**

The life of every resident we proudly care for is extraordinary, rich in history and unique life stories. We are Caring Homes, one of the UK’s leading providers of nursing, residential and dementia care. We have 69 homes in beautiful locations nationwideand we’re still growing. And we know that genuine care is delivered by passionate people who go above and beyond to help every resident live life to the full.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play such an important role in the everyday activities and needs of the residents you’ll bond with. Working as part of one team of nursing and care professionals, you’ll understand what matters to every resident, so youcan tailor the way you care for them. Helping them live as independently as possible. If you have experience in care, or if you’d like to put your people skills to better use, you’ll find a warm welcome and the opportunity for a great career here.

**About the role**

Every resident, and their families, need people caring for them who genuinely want the best for them. So, whether you’re going for a walk, changing a bed, monitoring their food and fluid intake, or listening to their life experience, the connections youbuild will make their life better. And make your work more meaningful. This is a role that focuses on dignity through determined effort. It’s a role that makes a difference to residents’ lives and a work more worthwhile. And it’s a role that is backed up byinvestment in training that is second to none.

**The skills you’ll need**

People skills, attention to detail, respect for the past and hopes for the future. These are the qualities we look for in every Healthcare Assistant. You’ll bring a ‘one team’ attitude that means you’ll be happy to share the responsibility with your teammates.And you’ll bring an appetite for learning that will open doors to future opportunities with the support of your managers and colleagues.

**Above and beyond**

If you share a passion for going above and beyond for people who need a bit of extra care and attention, or for people who need much more, you’ll be warmly welcomed to the team. And if you want to develop a career in a business that will go above and beyondfor you, your future career in care is here. And as a business that specialises in dementia care, everyone who works here is offered our award-winning dementia training.

**About the Home**
- 41 Bedded Residential and nursing home
- Located in Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
- Days and night shifts available, full time or part time
- £9.29 per hour + paid breaks

**Exceptional benefits package**
- Ongoing and continuous career development and succession planning
- Excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career
- Salary scales and progression with internal promotions available, we are a large organisation
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000)
- Excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
- Wagestream - this enables you to keep track of your earnings, have instant access to 40% of wages already earned and access guidance to help with financial wellbeing
- Employee discount scheme
- Discounted reloadable cards and high street vouchers
- e-vouchers, access instant savings on your mobile device
- Holiday discounts & days out with discounts up to 60%
- Cinema benefits with discounts up to 40%
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Free or subsidised meals, depending on location

**To apply**

**In order to protect both our staff and our residents, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons (which we will consider on an individual basis), From 11 November 2021, anyone working or volunteering in one of our care homes will need to be fullyvaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) and will need to agree to continue to receive Covid-19 vaccinations as required and in accordance with public health guidance throughout their employment with us.