Position: Care Assistant
Care home: Meadowcroft
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield (NG17 4BR)
Contract type: Permanent - full-time hours available
Shifts available: Various hours available
Rate: £11.94ph
CQC rating: Good (14-Dec-17)
We’re looking for caring, fun and compassionate people to join the Meadowcroft team as Care Assistants, also known as Support Workers.
At Meadowcroft, you’ll support adults living with complex mental health needs to live their best lives.
This is an extremely rewarding role which offers stable and secure employment, with lots of opportunities to learn and develop, and great rewards and benefits.
About the role
Your role will involve supporting people with all aspects of their day-to-day living. No two days are the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
1. Encouraging and engaging people in learning and developing their daily living skills and independence
2. Recognising when people are unwell and providing the appropriate support
3. Supporting people with their personal care such as getting washed, having a shower, and getting dressed
4. Assisting people at meal times
5. Supporting people with their health and wellbeing needs
6. Encouraging people to take part in social activities, both inside and outside the home
7. Promoting choice, dignity, independence, and respect at all times
8. Filling in care records.
About you
First and foremost, we’re looking for people who match our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork.
Whilst experience and/or a relevant qualification or training, such as a diploma or NVQ, is desirable, you don’t need to have a qualification to be a Care Assistant with us. We provide full training and support.
To apply for this role, you should:
1. Be caring, compassionate, and kind
2. Have an interest in and passion for working in mental health
3. Be passionate about working with people and providing the best possible care
4. Promote equality, diversity, and belonging
5. Have a calm nature and be able to deal with and defuse challenging situations
6. Have an energetic and outgoing personality, passionate about making people happy
7. Be a great communicator.
Rewards and benefits
We offer great rewards and benefits for our Health Care Assistants including:
1. Lifestyle and retail discounts
2. 24/7 counselling support line
3. Access wages early via fastP.A.Y.E
4. Company Shop membership.
How to Apply:
If this role sounds like a good match for you, please apply on our Exemplar HC website. If you have any specific questions please call us for an informal chat on 01977630830. Please note we only accept applications from U.K based applicants.
*T&Cs apply
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
If you're travelling south on the M1, at junction 28, take the A38 exit to Derby/A615. At Pinxton Interchange, take the first exit onto Alfreton Road/A38. Follow the A38 until you reach Coxmoor Road and turn left. Turn right onto Kingfisher Way and Meadowcroft is on your left. There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Kingfisher Way.
Public transport to Meadowcroft
The home is a short walk from several bus stops:
1. Brookdale Road bus stop (stop ID: 3300AS0781), which is accessed by bus 103.
2. Charles Street bus stop (stop ID: 3300AS0780), which is accessed by bus 103.
There's also a train station in the local area: Sutton Parkway - 1.9 miles away (30 minute walk).
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