Care Assistant - Days

Carebase; Ottawa; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Care Assistant, providing essential personal care to residents in a supportive environment. With no prior experience required, you'll receive comprehensive training and work alongside a dedicated team to enhance residents' lives. Enjoy a range of benefits including competitive pay, annual leave, and a friendly workplace culture.

Benefits

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

28 days annual leave (including statutory bank holidays)

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000

£50 gift card for ideas

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive Training and Career Development

A friendly and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications or experience required as full training is provided.
• Caring nature and desire to work as part of a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents, including bathing and mobility assistance.
• Follow electronic care plans and administer medication accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the home.

Job description

Job Reference: Ref/62/934

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Contract Details

Type: Permanent, Full/Part-time contract, 33 to 44 hours per week, Days, Weekday and weekend shifts

Salary

£12.75 per hour

Working Hours

33 to 44 hours per week, Days, Weekday and alternate weekends required

Location

Watercolour Development

Closing Date

13/06/2025

Home

Acorn Court

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• £12.75 per hour
• Full-time role - 33 to 44 hours per week
• Day shifts
• Weekday and alternate weekends required
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (including statutory bank holidays)
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• £50 gift card for ideas
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

Why Join Us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. Surrounded by fascinating residents, you’ll find a lively and supportive team that brings joy and purpose to each day.

About The Role

As our Care Assistant (Days), you’ll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and assisting with mobility and activities. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their preferences and needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Following electronic care plans and administering medication accurately while maintaining proper records
• Remaining alert to residents’ physical and mental well-being
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in the home

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that exceptional people make an exceptional care home. You should have a caring nature and a desire to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun. No specific qualifications or experience are required as full training is provided. We value individuals who share our compassion, care about residents’ comfort and happiness, and want to make a positive difference in their lives.