Role: Care Assistant
Location: Moreton Centre, East Sussex
Pay Rate: From £12.82 per hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Alternate weekend working required.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a supportive and positive work environment? St Matthews Healthcare is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our team and help us achieve our mission of being an outstanding care provider and employer of choice.
We are on the lookout for dedicated Healthcare Assistants who have a heartfelt desire to support adults with Nursing or mental health needs. Your compassion and empathy can transform lives, and we believe in nurturing these qualities. While experience is a plus, we warmly welcome those new to the field, as we provide comprehensive training to help you thrive in this rewarding role.
Step into a career where your kindness and dedication can shine.
About Us:
At St Matthews Healthcare we strive to be an outstanding care provider and employer of choice by inspiring Passion for Care by putting People First, where Positivity and Partnership fuel Progressive growth in an environment that draws strength from actively Pursuing Diversity.
The Moreton Centre is a is a bright, welcoming specialist nursing care home that provides personalised, compassionate, and professional care in a peaceful seaside residential area of St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex, for people with mental health difficulties.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
* Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
* Assisting other members of staff in the giving of care
* Assist patients with communication and enable them to manage situations.
* Deliver individual or group therapies for patients in line with their care plan.
* Use a variety of communication skills with patients, in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
* Promote and assist residents to maintain their personal hygiene, cleanliness, and appearance.
* Accompany residents on outings to local areas of interest, facilitating their enjoyment of the local shops and amenities.
Qualifications
* Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members
* Experience in developing and implementing care plans
* Knowledge of health and social care regulations and best practices
* Compassionate and empathetic approach to client care
St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.
If you think you have the right skills & attitude to deliver the highest quality of care as a Care Assistant at St Matthews Healthcare. Apply Now
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.82 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* St Leonards-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Will you require a Certificate of Sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future to be employed with us?
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person