Care Assistant

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, and social engagement in a high-quality care environment with a Good CQC rating. Candidates do not require specific qualifications but should be empathetic and have a growth mindset. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and various employee benefits, promoting both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is preferred, with a compassionate, respectful, and growth-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' everyday lives and ensure they receive needed care and assistance.
• Assist with personal care, meal assistance, and social engagement.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Job description

The job involves providing compassionate care to residents in a 72-bed residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care home in Kingston upon Thames. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high-quality care environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting the everyday lives of residents, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need. This may include tasks such as personal care, meal assistance, and social engagement. You will work in a diverse and inclusive environment, where you can grow both professionally and personally. The role offers a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. They are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on delivering excellent care and promoting the wellbeing of the individuals they serve.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
• 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full or Part Time Hours , Days & Night Shifts working alternate weekends
• £13.10 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• 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 compassionate, respectful, and growth-minded approach are essential.

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.