Overview
Domiciliary Care Assistant - Fixed term contract
Location: Oxlip House, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7RH
Pay rate: £12.88 per hour (£13.88 per hour at weekends)
Shift times: 7am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday and working alternate weekends
Contracted Hours: 15 hours per week
About the role
Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, are made up of self-contained one or two-bedroom apartments, all carefully designed and built to help clients live as independently as they can. With their own front door, clients can come and go as they please, socialise with neighbours in the communal areas or enjoy their own company in privacy.
Within each housing scheme our care teams are on hand round the clock to support our clients with daily tasks and activities; this is known as domiciliary care. Our Domiciliary Care Assistants make a real difference to our clients every day; whether it’s supporting them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or supporting with light household duties, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives.
No two days will be the same, but all of our clients live in the same building, so you won’t need to travel between different locations. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our schemes. If you've worked in retail, hospitality or within the warehouse industry then this could be suitable for you.
Oxlip House is located in a new residential area on the outskirts of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds.
Responsibilities
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant you will support our residents with daily routines or personal care, provide companionship and assist with light household duties. You’ll help residents lead happy and fulfilled lives and ensure their wellbeing within our Extra Care Housing schemes. No two days will be the same, but you’ll be based in one building and work as part of a team.
About you
If you’ve worked in domiciliary care before, that’s great. If this profession is new to you, we’ll provide all the training you need to start your care journey with us. It would be great if you hold or are working towards a Health and Social Care qualification. What’s most important is that you’re good at communicating, compassionate with a can-do attitude, enjoy teamwork, keen to learn and eager to excel at your job every day. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver high-quality care for our residents as a Domiciliary Care Assistant within our Extra Care Housing division, you could be next to join us. So, apply and start your career with us today.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Higher rates of pay at weekends
* Workplace pension
* Life assurance
* Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
* Free uniform
* Free DBS
* Free car parking
* Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
* Access to our Employee Assistance programme
* Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid
* Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
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