Care Assistant - Nights
14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester M20 4PP, UK Req #285 07 May 2024
For over 60 years, Abbeyfield has been a charity that provides housing and care for elderly people across the UK.
Downing house is a residential care home offering dementia care in Withington, Manchester, offering high quality for care for up to 25 people.
Location: Downing House, Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PP
Role : Care Assistant – Nights
Hours : 36 Hours a week
Shifts: 8pm - 8am
Pay: £ p/h.
The Role of Care Assistant - Nights
1. As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
2. You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
3. You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
4. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
5. Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
6. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
Pay & Benefits
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:
7. Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
8. up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
9. Comprehensive induction
10. Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
11. Life Assurance
12. Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
13. Learning and career development opportunities
14. Occupational sick pay
15. Company pension
16. Discounted gym membership
17. An employee assistance programme
18. Cycle-to-work scheme
19. Shop and save vouchers
20. Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
21. Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
About You
22. Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
23. 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.
24. Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.
Other details
25. Job Family Care, Activities & Care Compliance
26. Job Function 1. Operations
27. Pay Type Hourly
28. Min Hiring Rate £
29. Max Hiring Rate £
30. 14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester M20 4PP, UK
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