Care Assistant

Signature; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 1,477,000 - 2,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light discount scheme eligible

Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher

Up to £1,000 cash bonus

Staff recognition scheme – PurpleHeart

Ongoing career training and dev.

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Study support

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant in a UK location to support residents with daily activities, personal care and gentle dementia care. Your day will be varied, rewarding and focused on preserving dignity and independence, with opportunities to engage residents in activities and socialising.

We welcome but do not require an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care; strong written and verbal communication and basic IT skills help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Some IT skills helpful.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating and getting around.
• Help residents participate in activities and make their apartments feel like home.
• Develop and follow Care Plans, respecting residents' choices, dignity and independence.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

What Signature Offer

• From £13.75 per hour
• Day Shift Times: 07.00-19.30
• Night Shift Times: 19.15- 07.15
• Full time Day/Night shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Train - Reigatenearest train station
• Walking - 0.9 milesfrom nearest train station
• Driving - M25 from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

We’ll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them make their apartments feel like home. You’ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You’ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families.

You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity and independence, always. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels. Wake up to the compassion inside you.