Care Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Harwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Harwell, UK, seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and maintaining resident records. No prior experience is required as a comprehensive training program is provided. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Paid Family Leave

Professional training

Flexible pay

Free uniform

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Ability to support personal care including feeding, toileting, and bathing.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Compassionate and committed to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of personal care.
• Maintain thorough records for each Resident.
• Collaborate with Residents and families to deliver care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Respecting the Residents' dignity and privacy. Providing the highest standard of person-centred support to the Residents to be as independent as possible and encouraging them to do as much for themselves as they can. Working with Residents and families to deliver person-centred care. Supporting with all aspects of personal care, including feeding, toileting, and bathing. Maintaining thorough and up-to-date records on each Resident.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of personal care: feeding, toileting, bathing.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date records for each Resident.
• Collaborate with Residents and families to deliver person-centred care.

Core Qualities

• Compassion: Are you kind and empathetic?
• Courage: Are you driven to progress?
• Communication: Do you consider yourself a good all-round communicator?
• Commitment: Are you passionate about excellent care?
• Competence: Are you able to work well within a team but also on your own initiative?
• Caring by nature: An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for making people\'s lives brighter each day.
• Great team player: Do you work well in a team of like-minded people?
• Adaptable

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Role context

The role of a care assistant is very fast paced; can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?

No experience? No problem: We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career with Advinia Health Care.

In Return we can offer

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay
• Paid Family Leave
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata per hours worked)
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Professional training and ongoing career progression