£13.41per hour (£27,892 a year based on a 40-hour working week)
We are currently seeking to recruit a caring, committed and reliable Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Clann House for full-time night shifts.
Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company, these are located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and the Bude area, all of which have obtained and maintained a 'Good' CQC rating.
We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers who have a high number of years in working in care. At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd, you'll be a truly valued and respected member of the team.
Following an interview, an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out by the company on you prior to final confirmation of a job offer (this will be paid for by the company - but maybe repaid to the company should you leave within a 3-month period), you will then be enrolled into our induction programme, this will be followed by shadow shifts, enabling you to become confident in your new role.
Previous experience is desired; however, if you are new to care, we provide full training within our induction programme.
Duties will consist of providing person-centred care for our residents through a range of care and support services, encouraging Independence in a dignified and compassionate manner.
Key Requirements
· Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
· Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people we care for
· Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
· Ability to work as a team member as well as own initiative when required
· Must be able to work every other weekend
· Provide cover when other team members take annual leave or are absent for other reasons
· Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
· Experience in health and social care is preferable, but not essential
· NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care - or willingness to achieve
In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and also an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)
· Competitive rates of pay
· Weekly pay
· Company Pension
· Bupa - Employee assistance programme
· Structured induction programme with shadow shifts and ongoing training
· Opportunities for career growth
For more information or an informal discussion on the role, please call Lisa (Manager) on
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.41 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person