Care Assistant - Part Time
Location: Middlefields House, Cornfields, Chippenham, SN14 6GA
Employer: Pilgrims' Friend Society
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
EU Work Permit Required: Yes
Job Reference: 4f554bec860b
Posted: 10.05.2025 | Expiry Date: 24.06.2025
Job Description
We are seeking compassionate and committed Care Assistants to join our dynamic team at our newly built Middlefields House, which caters for 48 residents. We provide 24/7 care to older and sometimes sick residents, and are looking for both day and night staff.
Our Christian ethos is central to our values, ensuring the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of residents are met.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, professional care to residents.
* Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bathing.
* Support residents with eating and drinking.
* Build relationships to offer comfort, assistance, and reassurance.
* Respect and treat residents as individuals with unique needs.
* Uphold residents' dignity and respect.
* Encourage independence and community participation within the home.
* Assist with domestic tasks such as tidying, cleaning, and laundering.
* Support care at the end of life.
Candidate Requirements
* Enjoy working with older people and demonstrate empathy.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and undertake various tasks to ensure excellent care.
* Well-organized, adaptable, and practical.
* Experience in providing care, with understanding of dementia, is essential.
Hours and Benefits
Part-time: 20 hours/week, including alternate weekends
Shift: PM to PM
* Holiday entitlement including bank holidays
* Opportunities for career development
* Supportive management and team environment
* Guaranteed hours
* Free meal during shifts
* Flexible working hours
* Employee assistance programme
* Work clothing provided
* Team events and schemes like 'Recommend a Friend'
Additional Information
Applicants must provide evidence of full vaccination or medical exemption, in accordance with government regulations.
Note: This vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.
Join us and be part of a caring community rooted in Christian values, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
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