Care Assistant - Nights
Winnersh RG41, UK Req #331 09 August 2024
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.
Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
The Home
Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham
Location: Winnersh Care Home, Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW Role : Care Assistant – Nights
Hours : 36 Hours a week
Shifts: 8pm - 8am. Weekdays and alternate weekends
Pay: £ - £
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. £ pay, benchmarked annually.
8. up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) 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.
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
INDS
Other details
25. Job Family Care, Activities & Care Compliance
26. Job Function 1. Operations
27. Pay Type Salary
28. Min Hiring Rate £
29. Max Hiring Rate £
30. Winnersh RG41, UK
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