Healthcare Assistant
£11.44 per hour (weekends 30% enhancements). Full-time rotational days and nights in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Why join us?
Brainkind offers exciting career development opportunities for experienced Care Assistants at the Neurological Care Centre, The Chantry, Ipswich. We seek compassionate and dedicated carers to join our team.
About us:
The Chantry is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre caring for people aged 18 and over with various neurological conditions. We provide care to optimise health and wellbeing, maximize independence, and support emotional and social needs. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use neurorehabilitation to improve lives affected by neurological conditions or brain injuries.
About the role:
1. Promote choice in care and support delivery.
2. Make decisions to enhance individuals' experiences.
3. Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
4. Promote Brainkind values and uphold high standards.
5. Demonstrate compassion, flexibility, excellent people skills, and teamwork.
6. Previous experience or education in care is essential.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, caring, flexible, and a team player. Recent experience in care and willingness to obtain an NVQ 2 in health and social care are required.
Rewards:
* Enjoy benefits including discounts on many brands and services.
* Weekend hours: Friday midnight to Sunday midnight with 30% enhancement.
* Public holidays: 24 hours midnight to midnight with 60% enhancement.
* Nights: 8:00 pm to 6:00 am with 30% enhancement.
* 35 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
* Pension contributions.
* Blue Light Card discounts.
* Perkbox access.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Eye voucher scheme.
* Long service and staff awards.
* Free uniform and parking.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled; early applications are encouraged.
All successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.
Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion, offering policies and forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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