Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications via apprentices

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare in London’s Lime Tree Care Home is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with meals, personal care and documentation. You will contribute to daily activities, promoting independence, dignity and respect for every resident.

The role covers 8am-8pm days and 8pm-8am nights with every other weekend. A generous hourly rate and benefits package reflect your commitment and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is preferred.
• Caring and kind approach to elderly residents.
• Willingness to work with older people and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care for residents.
• Complete daily records, charts and care plans accurately.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and promote independence.

Job description

As aCare Assistantat ourLime Tree Care home in Tulse Hill, London 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 familyowned 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: £13,45 - £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36/48 hours a week on days Monday -Sunday including every other weekend
• Hours: 8am-8pm (days)/8pm-8am (nights) and every other weekend

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 onsite 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
• Team appreciation week
• Blue Light Card reimbursement - where you can access a wide range of discounts.

*Terms and Conditions apply