Care Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at our luxury Enfield care and nursing home. You will help residents with daily living activities, support engagement in activities, and contribute to dementia care planning. No prior experience needed, with NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care being a big advantage.

We offer flexible full and part-time hours, a supportive team, and opportunities for training and career development in a caring, professional environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Good written and verbal communication is essential.
• Some IT skills are helpful for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating and mobility.
• Support residents to participate in activities and adapt to dementia care needs.
• Help create and follow individual Care Plans in collaboration with the team.
• Maintain dignity, independence and a homely environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

We'll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You'll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You'll help them make their apartments feel like home. You'll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You'll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families. You'll be respectful of residents' choices, dignity and independence, always. You'll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs., Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

You'll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Enfield., We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in., You don't need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.

• From £13.75 per hour
• Full Time Days - 35.25 hours per week
• Shift Times: Days 08.00 - 20.15
• We require flexibility for alternate weekends
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 'Blue Light' discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme - Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more
• Transport Links
• Commuting - Gordan Hill nearest train station
• Walking - 15 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving - 10 minutes from A10 Great Cambridge Road