Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Farnham is seeking Care Assistants to provide high standards of care to elderly residents. The role involves supporting daily needs and administering medication. Competitive pay rates starting from £12.60 per hour, with additional benefits including training, pension scheme, and full support from management.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Fully funded training

Free on site parking

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience desirable but not essential.
• NVQ2 or NVQ3 not mandatory but preferred.
• Must live within a 10-mile radius of Farnham.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily needs.
• Administer medication.
• Assist at meal times.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

NVQ2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistants - Days, Nights and Bank - Farnham, Surrey

Shifts: Night - 9.00pm to 8.00am, Early - 8.00am to 2.30pm, Late - 2.30pm to 9.00pm

• We are recruiting for Care Assistants at our 3 homes in Farnham.
• Hatch Mill - part time care assistant, 26 hours per week working a mix of early and late shifts. Must be able to work alternate weekends.
• Hatch Mill - part time night care assistant, Saturday night, 10.5 hours per week.
• Hatch Mill - alternate weekend care assistant, 6.5 hours per week.
• Wey Valley House - part time care assistant, alternate Sunday late shift, 3.25 hours per week.
• Ridgway Court - part time care assistant, 19.5 hours per week working a mix of early and late shifts. Must be able to work alternate weekends.

Bank Care Assistants also required for day and night shifts.

The role will involve provision of hands on high standards of care to our elderly residents.

If you are looking to build your career in care or just want to help us make our residents lives better, we would like to hear from you.

You will be required to:

• Support residents' daily needs.
• Give medication.
• Provide washing, dressing, toileting and incontinence care.
• Assist at meal times.
• Support residents with their mobility.

Hourly Pay:

Early and late shifts start from £12.60 per hour rising to £12.65 per hour with a Care Certificate. If you have an NVQ2 (in Health and Social Care) and a Care Certificate, the rate is £13.40 per hour.

Night shifts start from £12.70 per hour rising to £12.75 per hour with a Care Certificate. If you have an NVQ2 (in Health and Social Care) and a Care Certificate the rate is £13.50 per hour and with an NVQ3 (in Health and Social Care) and a Care Certificate, it is £14.25 per hour when working as the designated person.

Weekend hours are uplifted by an additional £2.00 per hour.

Staff Benefits:

• We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive rate of pay.
• Full induction into your role will be provided.
• Fully funded job specific training.
• NVQ's encouraged and funded together with access to optional training courses.
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Sick pay in line with Terms and Conditions
• Free on site parking
• 3 x death in service cover based on annual salary
• Fully funded Blue Light Card giving access to numerous discounts in shops, restaurants and online.
• Full support from the management team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience desirable but not essential.
• NVQ2 or NVQ3 desirable but not essential.
• Live in a 10 mile radius of Farnham.

Do you want to feel respected, valued and listened to? Our staff are our greatest asset. If you are passionate about the care of older people and want to make a difference, we would be delighted to have you on our team. We strive to ensure we offer a happy and supportive environment.

Please Note: All roles are offered subject to a satisfactory DBS and Right to Work check and two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current/most recent employer).

Abbeyfield are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.