BSL Care Assistant - Heanor Park - Ashmere

ASHMERE DERBYSHIRE LIMITED; Heanor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Heanor is seeking a BSL Care Assistant to help elderly deaf residents maintain their independence. The ideal candidate is passionate about caregiving and flexible in working shifts. While experience in care is not mandatory, having NVQ2 would be advantageous. Training will be provided. The company offers various benefits including career progression and annual awards.

Benefits

Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

Welcome aboard bonus

Discretionary Attendance Bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Staff Incentives

Growth and career progression

Qualifications

• No prior paid experience in care is required, just a passion for helping elderly deaf residents.
• Must be flexible in working all shifts.
• Desirable to have NVQ2 or be working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf members of the community in maintaining an independent lifestyle.
• Provide care as needed for elderly deaf residents.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

NVQ2 or working towards it

Job description

*Please note – unfortunately we cannot accept applications that require Sponsorship*

We are excited to be recruiting for a BSL Care Assistant in our brand new Deaf Household based in our Heanor Park Care Home!

We have an opportunity for people that can use BSL (British Sign Language) to support deaf members of our community. We want you to bring a passion for helping elderly deaf residents maintain an independent lifestyle. We are currently recruiting both full time and part time positions.

The ideal candidate must be flexible in working all shifts.

It might not be that you have any paid experience providing care to others however you may have looked after and given care to a friend or family member. It would be desirable if you have an NVQ2 or working towards it. If not, don’t worry, we can provide you with all the training that you need in our induction scheme and through our buddying scheme when you start in our home.

As well as the above we also have:

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Welcome aboard bonus
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Growth and career progression

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for career development. If you are interested in this role, please contact us for more information.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide your contact information and tell us about your experience and why you want to work with us. You can also attach your CV if you wish.

• Name
• Phone
• Email
• Address
• Tell us about your experience
• Why do you want to work with Ashmere?
• Attach your CV (optional)