As a Care Assistant we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, attending to their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. You will assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We welcome candidates who have previously worked as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker or Community Support Worker, as well as those with no prior experience but a passion for care. Full training is provided.
About You
* Level 2 in Health & Social Care or a care certificate (desirable, not essential).
* Previous experience working in a Care Home environment (desirable).
* Experience of leading a team.
* A committed and organised approach.
* A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Flexible to work shifts.
Other Duties
* Attend staff meetings.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home and participate in appropriate training; encourage and support staff in their development and training.
* Ensure staff fully understand their safeguarding responsibilities, develop skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect, recognise adult choice and control, and comply with safeguarding and whistle blowing policies at all times.
* Provide evidence of any untaken training.
* Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
* Complete all training as determined by the home.
Your Benefits
* Competitive pay rates.
* Exceptional training and career development.
* Proud to Care – our in‑house employee recognition scheme.
* Uniform provided.
* Free on‑site car parking and close to local transport links.
* First‑rate working environment.
* Additional shifts available.
* Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.
* Employee of the month.
* Long service awards.
* Refer a friend scheme – up to £100 per referral.
* Overtime rates.
* Access to Wage Stream – cash out up to 50% of earned wages each week!
* Overtime raffle – chance to win £100 per month.
* Wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* My Healthy Advantage App – comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life.
* Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents.
“Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a company we have great communication, and we are always looking for ways to improve our employees’ work life balance.” – Michelle, HR Manager
Please see our website for videos of what our home is like to work at: www.woodcaregroup.com
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