Care Assistant

Wood Care Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Doncaster is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and daily activities. This role offers full training and is ideal for both experienced caregivers and newcomers eager to make a difference. Join a family-run business that values its staff and residents, providing a supportive environment with opportunities for development and recognition.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Employee recognition scheme

Uniform provision

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Access to Wage Stream

Monthly overtime raffle

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Assistants or in similar roles is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain personal development.
• Adhere to safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Care Assistant, we ask you to care for our residents as if they were your own family, attending to their physical, psychological, and social needs. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

We welcome applications from individuals with previous experience as Care Assistants, Care Givers, Homecare Workers, or Community Support Workers. As we provide full training, prior experience is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for passionate newcomers.

We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, and our employees are valued highly.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

About You

We seek kind and caring individuals eager to make a real difference in people’s lives. You should also have:

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care or a care certificate (training provided, so these are desirable but not essential).
• Desirable but not essential: experience working in a Care Home environment.
• Experience of leading a team.
• A committed and organized approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

If you want to use your care experience and people skills in an organization committed to providing the best quality care, this is a rewarding place to work.

Other Duties

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the evolving needs of the home, participate in training, and support staff development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities, and develop skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect, respecting adults’ choices and control. Adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.
• Provide evidence of completed training.
• Follow fire procedures and health and safety legislation, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Complete all required training as determined by the home.

Your Benefits

Wood Care Group offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provision
• Free onsite parking and proximity to public transport
• Excellent working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across various categories
• Employee of the month and long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £100 per referral)
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream for cashing out up to 50% of wages weekly
• Monthly overtime raffle (£100 prize)
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App with resources for life support
• Opportunities for trips and activities with residents

"Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We value great communication and continuously seek ways to improve our employees’ work-life balance." - Michelle, HR Manager

Visit our website for videos of our home: www.woodcaregroup.com