Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; East Bilney; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £100

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes in Bilney Hall, East Bilney, is looking for a caring care team member to support residents with personal care and companionship. The role includes day and night shifts with some weekend work, at 8am–8pm or 8pm–8am, and bank shifts for coverage.

You will join a well-established team and receive a thorough induction and ongoing training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and committed to helping others.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support residents.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

£12.90 per hour

33 hours per week on days - 8am - 8pm (including every other weekend)

42 hours per week on nights - 8pm -8am (including every other weekend)

Bank shifts - covering annual leave and sickness

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 £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.