Care Assistant

NHS; Bosham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing and dementia care facility is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their daily lives. The role involves assisting with personal care and medication, engaging residents in activities, and requires empathy and respect. The position offers a supportive environment for growth and development. Full-time hours are 33 per week with 12-hour shifts at £12.60 per hour.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and person-centered care to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care and medication administration.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Empathy

Growth mindset

Job description

This is a Care Assistant role at Kings Lodge Nursing Home, a 77-bedded Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, supporting them in their everyday lives. Aria Care offers a supportive and nurturing environment for professional and personal growth, with benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, and recognition programs.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and person-centered care to the residents of Kings Lodge Nursing Home. This will involve assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care, medication administration, and engaging residents in meaningful activities. You will work closely with the nursing team to ensure the well-being and comfort of the residents. The role requires empathy, respect, and a growth mindset to thrive in the supportive and inclusive environment of Aria Care.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company that operates Kings Lodge Nursing Home. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a nurturing environment for both residents and staff. They value diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, and strive to offer opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
• 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full time - 33 hours per week - 3 days per week - 12 hour shifts 8-8
• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires compassion, respect, and a growth mindset. Previous experience in a care setting would be an advantage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.