Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £500 for new starters

33 days annual leave pro rata

Buy and Sell Holiday

Free Life Insurance

Cycle2work Scheme

Attendance Reward

Free onsite gym

Employer pension up to 9%

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust is recruiting for Care Assistants at Hagley Road Retirement Village in Birmingham. This role involves delivering domiciliary care to residents across a seven-day rota, with shifts from early mornings to late evenings.

The position is 20 hours per week on a permanent contract, offering a supportive team and extensive benefits. The role requires a care certificate or willingness to undertake one, strong communication, and a genuine passion for high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification.
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player.
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service.
• Flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents, including physical and personal care and social activities.
• Promote and support the physical, emotional and well-being of residents.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with policy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Are you a Care Assistant that is passionate about providing quality care?

Hagley Road Retirement Village partof the Extra Care Charitable Trust are recruiting now!

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic Village and be part of a supportive team.

Extracare does not participate in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme, and we are not able to facilitate sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500! (Criteria Applies)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Free Life Insurance
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Attendance Reward
• Free Use of Onsite Gym,
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Ongoing Training and Development

Hours: 20 hours permanent contract

Shifts: All Care Assistants will need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be given in advance and will be expected to work weekends as required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service. Early Shifts starting at 7am and late shifts ending at 22pm).

Salary: £13.64 per hour

As a Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Care Assistant Person Specification

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. The Village offers a range of communal facilities including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon that can be accessed by residents and their families.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community