Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant at a family-owned care home in Harlow. You will provide essential support to older residents, ensuring their dignity and respect while promoting independence. With both part-time and full-time positions available, you can expect a rewarding experience in a nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth through funded qualifications. Be part of a community that values your dedication and hard work, making a difference in the lives of those in your care.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

Free On-Site Parking

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme - £500 Reward

DBS Certificate Paid

Funded Qualifications via Apprenticeship

Paid Uniform

Employee of the Month - £100 Reward

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal.
• Caring and kind approach to working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents.

Skills

Caring and Kind Approach

Experience in Care Environment

Personal Care Assistance

Education

Relevant Care Qualifications

Job description

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As a Care Assistant at our Abbot Care Home in Harlow, Essex , you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.00 - £12.40 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Part time and full time vacancies available
• DAY shifts available from 8am - 8pm, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution