Care Assistant

Royal British Legion; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity supporting veterans is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide personalized care with dignity and kindness. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, maintaining accurate care records, and supporting residents' daily needs. The role offers flexible working hours and a competitive pay rate ranging from £12.86 to £13.06 per hour, alongside robust employee benefits including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Free enhanced DBS check

Exclusive retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Understanding of nutrition and medication support.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents.
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times.
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Outstanding people skills

Effective communication

Job description

We’re seeking a compassionate Care Assistant committed to delivering personalised care with empathy, dignity, and genuine kindness to each of our residents.

Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour

We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our full time shifts are 5 over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
• Maintain accurate care records
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

About Us:

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee Benefits:

• 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Halsey House is set in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, on the Norfolk coast, set in a beautiful historic building which was used as a hospital in the First and Second World Wars. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants.

We provide nursing, residential and day care, as well as specialist dementia care. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.