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We are currently seeking compassionate and committed Care Assistants to join our dynamic Care Team at Middlefields House, a newly built, state-of-the-art facility caring for 48 residents. View our home here.
We provide 24/7 care and support for our residents, including those who are older or unwell, and are looking for both day and night staff to join us.
Our Christian ethos is central to our values and actions, ensuring the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of our residents are met.
Watch here: "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w
Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality, professional care to residents.
* Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bathing.
* Support residents with eating and drinking.
* Build relationships with residents to offer comfort, assistance, and reassurance.
* Respect and treat residents as individuals with unique needs.
* Maintain residents' dignity and respect.
* Encourage independence and community participation among residents.
* Assist with domestic tasks such as tidying, cleaning, and laundry.
* Support residents at the end of life.
For more details, please see the Job Description.
About you:
* You should enjoy working with older people and have empathy for them.
* You must be able to work effectively in a team and be willing to undertake any task to provide excellent care.
* You should be well-organized, adaptable, and practical.
* Experience in care provision and understanding of dementia are essential.
For more details, please see the Person Specification.
Hours:
Part-time: 20 hours per week, including alternating weekends.
Shift hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
* 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
* Opportunities for career development.
* Be part of a friendly, committed team.
* Ongoing support from management.
* Guaranteed hours.
* Free meal during shift.
* Flexible working hours.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Work clothing provided.
* Team events.
* Recommend a Friend Scheme.
What our staff say: "It is a friendly and welcoming place to work."
Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos guides all we do. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note: You must provide evidence of full vaccination or medical exemption, in accordance with government regulations requiring vaccination for care home staff.
Note: This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly if interested.
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