Care Assistant

NHS; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Heathfield seeks a compassionate Care Assistant for a full-time position at Heffle Court, a Nursing and Residential care home. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities and personal care. No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting is an advantage. The company offers various benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, discounts on holidays and days out, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and personal care.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and medication administration.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Respect

Job description

The job role is for a Care Assistant at Heffle Court, a 41-bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home in Heathfield, East Sussex. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents in their everyday lives, working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities and personal care, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This includes assisting with tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication administration, and facilitating social and recreational activities. You will work closely with the nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can grow both professionally and personally. Aria Care offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
• 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full time - 36- 48 hours per week - Days & nights on rotation
• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals would be highly advantageous. Successful candidates will demonstrate empathy, respect, and a growth mindset.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.