Care Assistant

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Job summary

A leading care provider in East Kilbride is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals at Overbury House. You'll assist with personal care tasks, provide companionship, and maintain records. Both experienced professionals and newcomers are encouraged to apply, as a thorough training program is included. Benefits include paid holidays, a company pension, and mental health support.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate, and committed individual.
• Experience as a care assistant or support worker is beneficial.
• Willingness to complete training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care including hygiene and dressing.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident records.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to maintain accurate records

Experience in personal care

Job description

Care Assistant

Overbury House, Wroxham

£12.40 per hour

36 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Day Shifts - 8am to 8pm

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,Overbury House.

Overbury House provides residential, nursing and dementia care to elderly people living in Norfolk. The home is located close to the Norfolk Broads in a quiet residential district. The home is always busy with plenty of activities for the residents to be involved in.

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.

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.