Care and Support - Mayflower Care Home
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £12.81 - £13.13 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 34.5
Mayflower Care Home is a modern, purpose-built specialist dementia care home in Northfleet, near Gravesend. It provides secure, compassionate residential, nursing, palliative and short-term care for residents living with all levels of dementia, supported by a dedicated, professional team committed to person-centred care.
Be the caring heart of our home become a Care Assistant at Mayflower Care Home!
Role: Care Assistant
Location: Hartshill Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7DX
Salary: £12.81 - £13.13
Hours: 36 hours - 3 x 12 hour shifts - 7pm-7am (Nights) or 7am-7pm (Dayshift) - working on a rota including weekends and public holidays
Responsibilities
* Checking on residents throughout the day and night to ensure their wellbeing and comfort
* Providing personal care with kindness and respect, supporting residents with daily activities while encouraging their independence
* Helping residents maintain their dignity and self-esteem through patient, compassionate care
* Contributing to care plans by working alongside residents and their families or representatives
* Supporting residents to take part in wellbeing and social activities both inside and outside the home
* Building positive, trusting relationships with residents, families, and your team
Requirements
* A professional, reliable, and flexible approach to your work
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* A respectful, courteous, patient, and compassionate manner at all times
* Ideally, a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
* The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Benefits
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
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