Care Assistant

HCPA; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Dacorum is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. You will work collaboratively with the team to ensure care is tailored to the individual's needs. The position offers ongoing training and development along with several employee benefits including free parking and lunch. Ideal candidates will possess a person-centred approach, engaging meaningfully with residents and supporting their independence.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Free Lunch

Company Pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a person-centred approach to care.
• Ability to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with meals.
• Engage meaningfully with residents.
• Support residents in maintaining relationships with family.

Job description

Overview

The Benslow Care Home Group was formed in 1982 as a family run business built by Susan and Stephen McQuinn. Specialising in dementia care, Robin Hood House provides residential care in the beautiful setting of the Ashridge estate. We work to a team ethos where together we strive to provide the highest quality of care.

Role

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join this home in providing care, empathy and compassion whilst delivering person-centred care. Our team are integral to the delivery of high quality care. We will develop care assistants new to care and also welcome those with experience to join us and share their knowledge.

Why apply for this Care Assistant job?

• Valued for your contribution to great care
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Free Lunch (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Bereavement leave
• Company Pension
• Open and transparent culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Company growth
• Free company lottery
• Succession planning and development
• Retailer discount platform

Care Professional Academy Rewards

• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing
• And a lot more

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 38.5 or 44 hours per week, 07:00 – 19:00

• Personal care
• Assistance with meals
• Meaningful engagement with the residents
• Supporting residents to maintain relationships with their friends and families
• Supporting residents to maintain their independence, providing assistance where required
• Keyworker duties

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

• We expect our team to work together to provide the highest quality of care and ensure care is tailor made to the individual as no two people are the same.
• We expect our team to demonstrate a person centred approach to care.