Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Pershore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider in Pershore is looking for enthusiastic Care Assistants to enrich residents' lives through personal care and social activities. No previous experience is required; training will be provided. Join a supportive team and enjoy various benefits. This role offers £12.60 per hour with opportunities for full and part-time hours.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Contributory pension plan

Complimentary meals during long shifts

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training will be provided.
• Ability to communicate well is essential.
• Flexible approach and genuine kindness for elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to enrich residents' lives.
• Provide high-quality personalised care.
• Engage in leisure and social activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Caring nature

Enthusiasm

Energy

Job description

Care Assistant Days

Heathlands Residential Care Home, Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1NG

£12.60 per hour

Full and part time hours available

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team.

94% of our employees told us in a recent staff survey that they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work.

There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Heathlands Residential Care Home for all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Heathlands is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Your Benefits

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Job Description

Are you our next Care Assistant? Here’s more about the role:

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
• We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans
• Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day – let’s get stuck in
• It’s very simple – if we can be the best Care Assistant we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.

Requirements

What skills do I need?

• Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you’ll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
• You’ll also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.