Join to apply for the Care Assistant - Bank role at Abbeyfield.
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. If you thrive on making a difference, join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
Location
Sandwood Care Home, 700 Mansfield Road, NG5 3FS
Pay
£12.96p/h
Responsibilities
* As a Care Assistant you will be asked to work when required, and can choose whether to accept any work offered.
* As one of our highly valued relief Care Assistants, you’ll be at the front line of care delivery.
* You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and social interests.
* You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
* Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding by assisting residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them feel at home and respect their choices, dignity and independence.
* You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
Pay & Benefits
* We offer competitive pay that is benchmarked regularly and in line with those of our employed staff in similar roles.
* Depending on how many hours you work, you will accrue leave at an equivalent rate of 31 days paid leave in a full calendar year, including bank/public holidays (pro rata).
* You will be provided with mandatory training to get you started, as part of a comprehensive induction. Ongoing training will be required to keep your mandatory training up to date.
About You
* Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference?
* 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.
* You may have no experience – we’ll provide all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care and are passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.
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.
J-18808-Ljbffr