Job description

NB: We are not currently providing Sponsorship

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be within commutable distance to Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and Woodview Care Home. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates that do not meet these criteria at this time.

CARE ASSISTANT

Job description

Fully paid training
Previous experience essential
Career progression through NVQ training
Purpose built Care Home
Annual Care Awards
FREE Blue Light Discount Card
£500 Welcome bonus
Pension
FREE Uniform & DBS
Assistant Practitioner Training
Qualifications to keep
Subsidised Lunches

We are currently offering a £500 welcome reward to all new starters on completion of 6 months employment.

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home are a modern style purpose built Family run Care Home registered for Nursing and Residential Care.

We are seeing to recruit Care Assistants/Support Workers with previous experience in this field to join our team as we have recently increased our occupancy.

Care work can be a very rewarding career. It involves helping residents to live with dignity assisting with their every day needs such as washing, dressing and assisting at meal times. If this type of work appeals to you, we can offer a range of shifts to fit in with your home life.

The successful applicant will be contracted to weekly hours, full time day shifts available over a 7 day working rota.

Please note:
Day shift, Hours - 8:00am-8:00pm
Night Shift - 8.00pm - 8.00am
Enhanced rates of pay for applicants who are NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 qualified in Health & Social Care
Pay rates:

· Rate of pay 18 - 20 years: £10.60 per hour

· Enhancements: NVQ Level 2: Extra 7p per hour or NVQ Level 3: Flat rate of £12.30 per hour

· Rate of pay 21 years and over: £11.55 per hour

· Enhancements: NVQ Level 2: Extra 7p per hour or NVQ Level 3: Flat rate of £12.30 per hour

Overview of what the home provides:

Care for residents who have an illness or medical condition requiring frequent medical attention supervised day and night by registered nurses
Specialist care and support for residents who have been diagnosed with Dementia
Care and support to elderly residents within a residential setting
End of life care, treatment and support for residents and families

Your role and responsibilities:

The role of a carer is to give direct patient care to our Residents with Dementia as directed by a trained nurse and support the resident in his/her plan of care

Duties will include:

Assist residents who have Dementia with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing, dressing, toileting etc
Assist residents with mobility - including hoisting
Assist residents with eating and drinking, communication and joining in social activities
Assist nurses with preparation of a resident for treatment
Complete all documentation as requested by the unit manager/nurse
Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home

Qualities we look for in our carers:

Flexibility
Reliable
6 months previous experience working within a Nursing Home or Care Setting within the UK
Good written and verbal communication skills
Caring and compassionate
Willing to learn new skills
Work independently/part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.60-£11.55 per hour

Hours: 22-48 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £10.60-£11.55 per hour

Expected hours: 22 – 48 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Weekend availability

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Care home: 1 year (required)
Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CA- DN

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