Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Crediton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for a Residential Care facility in Alford. This role involves providing essential care to residents, ensuring their well-being, and supporting a family-oriented environment. The position offers ongoing training, long-term career opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development, including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5

Annual leave of 28 days

FlexEarn – access a portion of your wages in advance of payday

No DBS fees

Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing

Blue Light Card discounts across retail and hospitality

Being part of an award-winning organization

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant in a care home is desirable.
• Medication training would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a purpose-built Residential Care facility.
• Support residents with varying needs, including those with learning difficulties.

Skills

Care Assistance

Medication Training

Education

NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Vacancy: Care Assistant – AV1734

Hours: Full Time

Location: Crediton

Pay rate: £25,552.00 per annum – 39 hrs per week

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our client’s purpose-built Residential Care facility in Alford. The home provides respite care for short breaks and permanent care for residents unable to live at home. It features a separate unit specializing in caring for residents with learning difficulties and supports up to 16 service users.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development, including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5
• Variety in daily tasks – no two days are the same
• Long-term career opportunities
• Annual leave of 28 days
• FlexEarn – access a portion of your wages in advance of payday
• No DBS fees
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
• Blue Light Card discounts across retail and hospitality
• Being part of an award-winning organization

Our Client’s Ethos

They promote a family-oriented, professional, and fun environment, emphasizing a happy atmosphere fostered by management, which enhances the home's environment.

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience as a Care Assistant in a care home and an NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care are desirable. Medication training would be highly advantageous.

Application

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.