Overview
We\'ll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You\'ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You\'ll help them make their apartments feel like home. You\'ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You\'ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families. You\'ll be respectful of residents\' choices, dignity and independence, always. You\'ll also be integral to developing residents\' Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents\' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.
Responsibilities
* Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
* Help residents make their apartments feel like home.
* Participate in activities with residents (e.g., bingo, shopping, live music).
* Develop strong relationships with residents and their families; respect residents\' choices, dignity and independence.
* Contribute to developing residents\' Care Plans and be aware of any specialist support needs.
Qualifications
* No prior experience required to become a Care Assistant; good written and verbal communication and some IT skills are important.
* An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is a big advantage.
Benefits and Terms
* From £13.10 per hour
* Part Time Hours - 24 hours per week
* Morning shifts available
* Evening shifts available
* Shift Times: 08:00–14:00 or 17:00–23:00
* You must be flexible for alternate weekends
* Up to 30 days annual leave, starting at 25 plus 8 bank holidays depending on length of service
* Workplace pension with matching contributions
* Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
* Life Assurance Scheme
* \"Blue Light\" discount scheme eligible
* Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
* Staff recognition scheme - Purple Heart Award
* Ongoing career training and development
* Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
* Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more
Transport Links
* Commuting – East Finchley Underground nearest train station and 603 or 210 nearest bus stops
* Walking – 25 minutes walking from East Finchley or Highgate train station
* Driving – 1.3 miles from nearest motorway / bypass
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