Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and companionship. The role includes maintaining resident records and engaging in a caring team environment. We offer comprehensive training, a competitive salary of £12.50 per hour, and an attractive benefits package including a pension and paid holidays.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate nature required.
• Experience in personal care is a plus.
• Commitment to supporting residents with care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Personal care support

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Southsea, Clwyd, UK, LL11 5

Company: Apply4U

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Working Hours: 8am - 8pm with alternate weekend working

To be considered for an interview, please ensure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people\'s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our nursing home, Avon Lodge.

Avon Lodge is an attractive and spacious care home situated in Kingswood on the eastern edge of Bristol. The staff are friendly and welcoming and provide lots of support to residents. The newly decorated communal areas inside the home provide a lovely area for residents to spend time.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.