Start the new year by stepping into a rewarding career where you can care for others and truly make a difference. Join The HICA Group today!
We are looking for hard-working, committed and professional individuals to join our growing team as a Care Assistant at our Hampden House service, based in Harrogate!
The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Pay & Hours:
* Rate of Pay - £12.50 to £12.80 per hour based on relevant qualifications
* Hours of Work – 24 - 48 hours per week (day or night shifts available)
* Shift Pattern – Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)
The Role:
As a Care Assistant, you will support our service users to maintain their independence by assisting with everyday tasks and activities, in line with their individual needs:
* Reporting any safeguarding concerns
* Promoting independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
* Providing personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
* Observing and recording clients’ physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes
* Assisting with meals and drinks to support our residents’ overall nutrition
* Contributing and supporting during activities
* Maintaining and developing professional relations with families
* Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
* Assisting with mobility and transferring safely (e.g., from bed to chair)
* Full training is provided, so if you are new to the care sector, we will help you start your journey with confidence
About You:
Whether you are new to the sector or already have an established career in our industry, if you have a kind nature and are motivated by putting smiles on faces, then we would love to hear from you!
We provide full training, so don’t worry if you are new to the care sector; if you have the right qualities to care, we would love to hear from you.
Rewards & Benefits:
* £500 rewards for every friend or family referral
* On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme with £000s awarded every month
* Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year
* Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
* Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling
* Free parking
* Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
* Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
* In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
* Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
* Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room.
About Us:
Hampden House is a 66-bed purpose-built nursing home located within the prestigious Duchy Estate. The home provides the highest level of facilities and services from personal and nursing care, short-stays, and end-of-life care.
The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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