Care Assistant

NHS; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home in Henley-on-Thames is hiring a Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents daily. The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, and social engagement in a nurturing environment, ensuring high-quality care for all individuals. Candidates should embrace a strong empathetic and respectful mindset.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and respectful approach required.
• Strong commitment to high-quality care.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities including personal care and mobility.
• Work closely with the care team to meet residents' needs.
• Contribute to the overall well-being of the individuals in care.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Respectful

Job description

The job role is for a Care Assistant position at Acacia Lodge Care Home in Henley-on-Thames. The home is a 55-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The Care Assistant will work 33 hours per week and be responsible for providing compassionate care and support to the residents in their everyday lives.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily activities, such as personal care, mobility, and social engagement. You will work closely with the care team to ensure the residents' needs are met and contribute to the overall well-being of the individuals in your care. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as a commitment to providing high-quality care in a supportive and nurturing environment.

About us

Acacia Lodge Care Home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a company that specializes in providing residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can grow both professionally and personally.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 55 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• 33 hours required

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 mentioned, but the job description emphasizes the importance of being compassionate, respectful, and having 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.