Team: CAS - Westlands
Job Family: Supporting - CBG4
Salary: £22,737 - £23,114 per annum pro rata (plus weekend enhancements)
Hourly Rate: £11.79 - £23.58 dependent on the shift worked
Hours: Various Hours - 21, 28 & 35 hours per week contracts available
Base Location: Westlands Residential Home, Leighton Buzzard
Contract Type: Permanent - Fixed
Closing Date: Rolling advert
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt - interviews TBC
About Us
Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.
We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail .
This is a great time to join us on our journey.
About the Role
At Westlands we want every resident in our care home to get the highest standard of care. By giving older people a good quality of life we're making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live for all. As a Care Assistant, you will be working directly with our residents in Leighton Buzzard and you'll find your greatness as you make sure vulnerable people are safe, well and happy.
This is an important role for which you will receive our full support, including full training and induction. Your main task will be to provide personalised care to the residents giving you an opportunity to show kindness while making things simple and having fun. You will help with washing and personal hygiene, preparing drinks and snacks, and administering medication if necessary, once training is complete. Every resident is different, and you will need to respect their individuality. We are all about creating a friendly, supportive environment - one where independence is promoted and the residents are free to make their own choices.
Ideally, you will have worked with elderly people before, including those with Dementia and physical disabilities. However, we are interested in people with a naturally caring attitude, who are honest and hold a strong level of humility.
Join us, and you will have an opportunity to build your skills with high quality training. Even better, you will find your greatness by taking care of people and enhancing their well-being.
Westlands Residential Home will close its doors towards the end of the year but you will be given an opportunity to join the new providers at Marigold House.
What we can offer you
As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
1. A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
2. Generous family friendly policies and practices
3. A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
4. Friendly and supportive staff networks
5. Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
6. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the .
7. An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
8. A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
9. Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.
Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website:
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.