Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Southport. The role involves providing personal and practical care for residents in a nursing home specializing in dementia care. Applicants should be compassionate, dependable, and willing to support residents' needs, with contracts available for full-time or part-time work. The position offers an extensive induction and ongoing training.

Benefits

Four weekly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free parking

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive induction

On-going training and development

Uniform provided

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Committed to service excellence.
• Ability to provide emotional and social support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with high standards of care and service in the Home.
• Provide personal and practical care to residents.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy when caring for older people.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Dependability

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our team at Birch Abbey Nursing Home, Alexandra Road, Southport. Working DAYS or NIGHTS - 8am - 8pm OR 8pm - 8am with alternate weekend availability required, Full time or part time contracts available.

To see the Home Follow the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGE56cw2B4Y

Birch Abbey is a Nursing home catering for up to 60 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the Role:

As Care Assistant, you will assist other staff in the running of the Home and maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others
• Committed to providing service excellence
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to provide emotional and social support
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
• NVQ Level 2 health and social care is desirable but not essential
  
  

In return we offer:

• Four weekly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Free parking
• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive induction
• On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided
• Paid breaks
  
  

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you feel you have the right values for our family run Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us.

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