Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant at Solihull Retirement Village. You'll deliver quality domiciliary care, support residents' well-being, and work within a flexible team. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Golden Hello of £500

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Life Insurance

Cycle2Work Scheme

Attendance Reward

Free use of onsite gym

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake a care qualification.
• Effective communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents.
• Promote and support residents' overall well-being.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Are you a Care Assistant passionate about providing quality care?

Solihull Retirement Village, part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, is recruiting now!

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

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

Note: Extracare does not participate in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme and cannot facilitate sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Golden Hello of £500 for all new Care Assistant starters! (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 and Shifts:

24-hour permanent contract. All Care Assistants need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be provided in advance. Weekend work is required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service. Shifts include early shifts starting at 7 am and late shifts ending at 10 pm.

Salary:

£12.96 per hour

Location:

Solihull Retirement Village, Solihull, B90 2EL

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents, including physical, personal care, and support with social activities
• Promote and support residents' physical, emotional, and overall well-being
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Complete records and documents in line with company policy

Person Specification:

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

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you enjoy working in a friendly, supportive environment with variety and excellent facilities, including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, and hair and beauty salon accessible to residents and their families.

ExtraCare is committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects society. We encourage our staff to bring their full, authentic selves to work and foster a safe, supportive community.

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

ExtraCare reserves the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum number of applications is reached. Be among the first to apply!