Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 1,292 - 26,201; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Nationally recognised training courses

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Family friendly policies

Free uniform and DBS check

Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ormskirk is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care to residents and support their wellbeing. This role includes assisting with personal care needs and engaging residents in activities. Candidates should have prior care experience, clear verbal communication abilities, and be sensitive to older people's needs. The position offers an attractive salary of £12.92 per hour, with opportunities for career progression and benefits including holidays, life assurance, and training courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles or working with people is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills to interact effectively with residents.
• Sensitivity and understanding toward older individuals' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents helping them live well.
• Assist residents with personal care and engage in activities.
• Use interpersonal skills to positively impact residents' lives.

Skills

Previous care experience

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Clear verbal communication

Sensitivity to older people's needs

Clear written skills

Job description

A new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ormskirk, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a purpose-built care facility, designed for both residential care for older people and also dementia care and is staffed by a team of highly-qualified professionals

As a Care Assistant your key duties include:

• You will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well
• Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• You'll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous care experience or experience of working with people
• To work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain all aspects of confidentiality
• Clear verbal communication skills
• To show sensitivity to the needs of older people
• Clear and concise written skills

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £12.92 per hour and the annual salary is up to £26,201.76 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• Life assurance
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Access to wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 6046

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV