Care Assistant - Bank
Are you looking to make a difference?
Do you have the desire to work in a homely environment?
Do you have a passion to work with older people? If yes, then apply now!
We currently have opportunities for compassionate and adaptable Care Assistants to join our Care Team in our small friendly care home for older people in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. View our wonderful home .
Our enthusiastic and motivated care team provides care 24/7 for our residents. The Care Assistant’s role is vital in residential care of the older people, promoting their health and well-being on a personal level.
Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours":
Responsibilities:
* Provide high quality, professional service of care to our residents.
* Assist with all aspects of care, including personal care, end of life care, and nutritional help.
* Record care entries on the care plan system.
* Support residents to eat and drink.
* Treat others as individuals with unique and diverse needs.
* Treat our residents with dignity and respect.
* Get to know residents so as to comfort, assist and give reassurance when needed.
* Support our residents to keep independent and healthy and encourage them to be part of the community within the home.
* Assist with tidying, cleaning, laundering and other domestic tasks when needed.
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About you:
* You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;
* You will preferably have a RQF accreditation in Health & Social care at level 2 or above
* You need to be able to work in a team and be willing to take on any task to provide an excellent level of care to our clients; and
* You need to be well-organised, adaptable and practical.
* You will be required to work flexibly, supporting various domestic responsibilities including kitchen and housekeeping tasks.
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Hours:
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Benefits:
* Weekend & Bank Holiday rate: £ p/h
* weeks holiday including bank holiday
* Training & development: Care Certificate
* Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
* Paid DBS checks
* Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
* Ongoing support from management
* Flexible working: various working hours
* Employee assistance programme
* Work clothing provided
* Team events
* Perkbox rewards
* Pension scheme
* Recommend a Friend Scheme
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.