Care Assistant

Sterling Cross Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local luxury care home is seeking a Care Assistant (HCA) to support residents with personal care and companionship. This permanent position offers full training and progression opportunities in a welcoming environment, set in a historic country house with modern comforts. A valid driver’s license is necessary due to limited public transport access.

Benefits

Full training provided

Career development and progression

Free on-site parking

Subsidised on-site meals

Access to counselling and GP services

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Considerate attitude and willingness to assist with personal care tasks.
• Some previous experience in a care home is desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide companionship and support for residents to live well.

Skills

Considerate attitude

Willingness to help older people

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A local luxury care home has a great Care Assistant (HCA) opportunity now available with the team.

Based near Chippenham and Malmesbury, this historic country house has been carefully adapted with grand, modern comforts.

Alongside plenty of activities, residents enjoy the home’s on-site coffee bar, salon, and chef-prepared dining options with stunning views of the Wiltshire landscape – a truly lovely place to retire to when you’re in need of a little extra support.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be assisting residents with personal care activities and offering companionship, supporting them to live well and have the best possible home living experience.

This is a permanent Care Assistant position.

Please note that it is difficult to reach the home via public transport – you will need to be able to drive to have a reasonable commute.

People who are new to care will be considered and are welcome to apply.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Considerate attitude and willing to help older people with personal care tasks
• (Desirable) Some previous experience working within a care home
• (Desirable) NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Benefits include:

• Full training provided
• Further learning and career development, including progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised on-site meals
• Access to counselling and GP services
• Pension scheme