Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Dereham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant at Bilney Hall, Dereham. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, providing companionship, and maintaining records. The position offers a competitive hourly rate starting at GBP12.40, with benefits including a pension, holidays, employee assistance, and extensive training. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to GBP1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant or support worker is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and complete training programs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Commitment

Personal care support

Job description

Care Assistant

Bilney Hall, Dereham

24 hours on days 8am - 8pm including every other weekend

Day Shift - GBP12.40 per hour GBP12.50 per hour with NVQ

Bank Night Shift - GBP12.75 per hour

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home, Bilney Hall.

Bilney Hall is situated in the picturesque village of East Bilney and is surrounded by six acres of secluded land. The gardens are very special and feature ancient vines, Spanish apple trees, honey bee hives and more. The home enjoys celebrating its history and within the home is a board telling you all about the building.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to GBP1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.