Join Our Caring Team at Chandos Lodge Care Home
Are you an experienced Care Assistant who loves making a difference to others? Chandos Lodge Care Home is looking for dedicated Care Assistants (Days & Nights) to join our friendly team. Our residents call Chandos Lodge their home, and we're committed to creating a safe, comfortable and happy environment for them.
Chandos Lodge is part of Clarendon Care Group Ltd, a forward-thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of care - and that starts with our people.
What we offer
* Free uniform
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid mandatory training
* 5.6 weeks annual leave
* On-site parking
* Career progression opportunities
* Funded training opportunities*
* Refer-a-friend scheme*
* Be part of a team using one of the latest electronic care planning systems (Person Centred Software)
*Terms apply
About the role
As a Care Assistant (Days & Nights), you'll play a key role in supporting our residents with day-to-day life. Your duties will include:
* Providing all aspects of personal care in a dignified and person-centred way
* Assisting residents to and from bed
* Completing hourly checks during the night (for night shifts)
* Helping residents to participate in meaningful and engaging activities
* Supporting with mealtimes and general daily routines
* Helping to maintain a clean, safe and homely environment
We would prefer you to have a Health and Social Care Level 2 NVQ (or equivalent), but this is not essential.
You will be supported every step of the way with training, guidance and ongoing development, so you can feel confident and grow in your role.
About you
To thrive as a Care Assistant at Chandos Lodge, you'll bring:
* Compassion, care and commitment
* Excellent communication skills
* A caring, friendly and approachable nature
* The ability to work well as part of a team
* The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to care for our elderly residents and an interest in progressing your career within this rewarding field.
If this sounds like you and you'd like to join a supportive, growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this role; the cost will be met by Clarendon Care Group Ltd, subject to terms and conditions.
If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to complete our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.