Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust is seeking passionate Care Assistants for Solihull Retirement Village. Offering a permanent contract of 35 hours, you will provide essential domiciliary care to residents, ensuring their well-being and encouraging independence. Enjoy benefits including a £500 Golden Hello and flexible working within a supportive team.

Benefits

Golden Hello for New Starters of £500

33 Days Annual Leave

Buy and Sell Holiday

Free Life Insurance

Cycle2work Scheme

Attendance Reward

Free Use of Onsite Gym

Up to 9% Employer Pension Contribution

Blue Light Card Discounts

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake a care qualification if not already held.
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service.
• Experience in domiciliary care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents.
• Promote and support the emotional and physical well-being of residents.
• Complete records in line with policy.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Player

Flexible

Personable

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Are you aCare Assistant that is passionate about providing quality care?

Solihull Retirement Village partof the Extra Care Charitable Trust are recruiting now!

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic Village and be part of a supportive team.

Extracare does not participate in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme, and we are not able to facilitate sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500! (Criteria Applies)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Free Life Insurance
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Attendance Reward
• Free Use of Onsite Gym,
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Ongoing Training and Development

Hours: 35hours permanent contract

Shifts: All Care Assistantswill need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be given in advance and will be expected to work weekends as required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service. Early Shifts startingat 7amand late shifts endingat 22pm).

Salary: £12.96per hour

Location:SolihullRetirement Village, Solihull, B90 2EL

As aCare Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary careto our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Care Assistant Person Specification

• Hold acare certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. The Village offers a range of communal facilities including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon that can be accessed by residents and their families.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community

Don’t miss out!Click‘apply’now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of ourCare Assistant.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!