Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant for Hope House in Accrington, offering both full-time and part-time contracts. The role involves assisting residents with personal care and emotional support while promoting independence and dignity. Successful candidates will demonstrate compassion and flexibility, ensuring the comfort and happiness of all residents.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free parking

DBS check

Comprehensive induction training

On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy

Free Uniform

Option to join the Dovehaven Bank

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role or setting.
• Ability to remain self-motivated and flexible.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy towards older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team in daily running of the Home.
• Provide a range of personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain high standards of care and service.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Organisation

Job description

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Hope House in Accrington working DAYS or NIGHTS on a rota basis - 8am - 8pm OR 8pm - 8am - alternate weekend availability required!

Full time and part time contracts available!

Hope House is a Nursing home catering for up to 42 residents, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable & happy as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the Role:

As Care Assistant you will assist the care team in the daily running of the Home, maintaining high standards of care and service towards our residents, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal care and emotional support to residents

In return we offer:

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 4 weekly Pay
• Free parking
• DBS check
• Comprehensive induction training
• On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Free Uniform
• An option to join the Dovehaven Bank
  
  

Ideally, you will have experience within a similar role or setting. You will be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, be self-motivated, resilient and well-organised. We are looking for dependable individuals who are able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.

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