Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Kings Lodge Nursing Home. In this role, you will support residents in their daily lives, providing high-quality care in a nurturing environment. No formal qualifications are required, but candidates should be empathetic and passionate about making a difference. The position offers competitive pay and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; focus is on passion for care.
• Candidates must possess a compassionate and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Engage residents in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Growth Mindset

Job description

This job posting is for a Care Assistant position at Kings Lodge Nursing Home, a 77-bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting residents in their everyday lives, providing compassionate and high-quality care. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.60 and a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant role involves providing direct care and support to the residents of Kings Lodge Nursing Home. This includes assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities, as well as engaging residents in social and recreational activities. The successful candidate will need to be compassionate, empathetic, and have a growth mindset to provide the best possible care and support to the residents.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating Kings Lodge Nursing Home. They are a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The organization is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for their employees to grow both professionally and personally.

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 or part time hours - Alternate weekends required
• £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 required for this Care Assistant role, but the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have a compassionate and empathetic approach to care.

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.