Care Assistant

GreenSquareAccord; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents with dementia in a warm and friendly environment. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while assisting with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and dignity. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive workplace culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. If you have a caring nature and a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance-related Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment preferred but training is provided.
• Good communication skills and a warm, friendly manner are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents and support them in daily routines.
• Assist with personal care and mealtimes, ensuring effective communication.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Kindness

Experience in Care Environment

Job description

Join to apply for the Care Assistant role at GreenSquareAccord

Location: Amber Wood, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0QL

Salary: £11.84-£12.14 per hour

Contract type: Permanent / Fixed term contract available

Working hours: Days and Nights

About Us

GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. We have over 25 years of experience across more than 100 care schemes, delivering three million hours of care annually. We offer a rewarding workplace environment.

About The Service

Amber Wood is a dementia-specialist residential care home in Burton-on-Trent, designed to meet the needs of people living with dementia and complex needs. It can accommodate up to 45 residents across three households, each with communal kitchens, living areas, a cinema room, dining room, and lounge. The home features private courtyards, a large garden, accessible en-suite bedrooms, and a community hub with a shop, coffee bar, hairdresser, and events room.

In Your New Role, You Will

• Build relationships with Residents, which are open and two-way
• Support Residents in their daily routines
• Establish effective communication methods, reducing barriers when necessary
• Accurately report and record work activities
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care
• Support residents during mealtimes as needed

You Will Ideally Have

• Experience in a care environment (training provided if not)
• A warm, friendly manner, patience, kindness, and good communication skills
• An honest, respectful character who celebrates diversity
• The ability to be a natural caregiver and communicate openly with colleagues, residents, and visitors

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave (plus holidays), a pension scheme, flexible working, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a performance-related bonus scheme. Further details are available upon joining.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit organizations