Overview
Make a difference every day and give back to your community!
Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Care Assistant, on a full or part time basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.
This role will be based at Holmes House in South Wigston, Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 78 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.
Benefits
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
* Access to Blue Light Card
Responsibilities
* Assisting residents with their personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day ahead
* Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
* Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home, with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
* Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
* Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
* Being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals, as and when required, to promote the health and well-being of our residents
* Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries
What we’re looking for
* Genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents
* Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided
* Experience with dementia is beneficial
* Patience, understanding and respect for residents’ individual abilities
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Care Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!
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