About the job
Mapleford is a 54-bed nursing home located in the village of Huncoat, just outside Accrington. We are seeking to recruit kind, caring, committed, and compassionate Care Assistants, with or without previous care experience, to join our friendly and professional team.
Key Duties
You will ensure that residents retain their dignity and individuality and are involved in the activities of the Care Home. You will work as part of a team to meet required standards. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, dressing, washing, light housekeeping, mobility, and food assistance. The candidate will report to the team leader on duty and the registered care manager.
Primary Skills and Qualities
– Good communication skills
– Honest, trustworthy, and empathetic
– Patient, caring, and respectful
– Reliable, flexible, and punctual
– Commitment to your role and professional development
– Ability to follow instructions and work independently
– Ideally, one year of care experience and NVQ Level 2 qualification, though training and ongoing support are provided
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and nights
– Must have a clear, current enhanced DBS (preferably transferable)
Benefits
– Enhanced pay for bank holidays
– 28 days of paid holiday per year (pro-rata)
– Holiday pay accrued for every hour worked
– Excellent training and personal development opportunities
– Paid induction training
– Refer-a-friend scheme
– Supportive colleagues, mentoring, and coaching
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