Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group; Diss; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per

Employee Assistance Programme

Training through Healthcare Homes/Appr

Advanced Healthcare Practitioner paths

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service/Recognition awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking caring individuals to join the Walcot Hall nursing home team. The role includes night shifts (8pm–8am, 48hrs/week) and day shifts (8am–8pm, 44hrs/week) with alternate weekends.

You will support residents with personal care, provide companionship, and keep accurate records, with thorough induction and training. Walcot Hall offers a welcoming team, extensive training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension,

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Nights - 48hrs per week - Shift Time - 8pm to 8am (including alternate weekends)

Days - 44hrs per week - Shift Time - 8am to 8pm (including alternate weekends)

Bank Shifts for Weekend Shifts Available

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 nursing home, Walcot Hall.

Walcot Hall is a very spacious home with stunning grounds, large rooms and a friendly team of welcoming staff who are fully committed to the needs of all their residents.

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

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 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.