Care Assistant

Porthaven Care Homes; Farnham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven Care Homes in Farnham is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support our residents with daily living activities and companionship, ensuring comfort and safety.

No previous experience required; full training will be provided. The role is full-time days, with longer shifts and weekend availability, and a DBS check is required. Bourne Wood Manor Care Home, Farnham, offers a warm, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Flexible to work a range of shifts including weekends.
• Authorized to work in the United Kingdom; DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily personal care including washing, dressing and grooming.
• Support residents with meals and mobility as outlined in care plans.
• Promote dignity, independence and social engagement.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Cheerful

Compassionate

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Job description

Bourne Wood Manor Care Home, West St, Farnham GU9 7AP

Full Time DAYS Position - 36 Hours Weekly - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

** Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages **

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health and social care but don't yet have the experience?

Are you an experienced Care Assistant searching for a warm, supportive, and caring environment?

If so, Porthaven Care Homes would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you will make a real difference in people's lives every day with a rewarding career. You will care for our residents as though they are your own family, ensuring the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Daily responsibilities in this role include:

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including; washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

About You:

Whether you're new to the care sector or bring previous experience, a role at Porthaven Care Homes offers a truly rewarding and fulfilling career.

We're currently looking for a Care Assistant who is:

• Cheerful, caring, and naturally compassionate
• Reliable, with the flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Eager to learn and grow - full training and ongoing development is provided by our dedicated Learning & Development team
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Respectful and understanding of each individual's unique needs

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

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