Care Assistant
Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK Req #53 29 July 2024
Role: Care Assistant
Rate of Pay: £ p/h
Hours: 24 or 36 Hours
Shift Times : 8am - 8pm covering Weekdays and alternative Weekends
Address: Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.
Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
Abbeyfield, Halcyon House is a nursing home charity, offering care for older people in the heart of the village of Formby in Liverpool, Merseyside.
The Role of Care Assistant
1. As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
2. You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
3. You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
4. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
5. Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
6. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
Pay & Benefits
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:
7. £ p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
8. 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
9. Comprehensive induction
10. Paid Breaks
11. Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
12. Free Parking
13. Medicash
14. Life Assurance
15. Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
16. Learning and career development opportunities
17. Occupational sick pay
18. Company pension
19. Discounted gym membership
20. An employee assistance programme
21. Cycle-to-work scheme
22. Shop and save vouchers
23. Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
24. Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
25. Paid Uniform & DBS
About You
26. Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
27. Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
INDS
Other details
28. Job Family Care, Activities & Care Compliance
29. Job Function 1. Operations
30. Pay Type Hourly
31. Min Hiring Rate £
32. Max Hiring Rate £
33. Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK
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