Care Assistant

NHS; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Sevenoaks is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide support to residents in their everyday lives. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, and social engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and respect, contributing to a nurturing environment. Experience in healthcare is a plus. The position offers a competitive wage at £12.60 per hour with benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but experience in a care or healthcare setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with daily living activities.
• Working closely with nursing and care team.
• Prioritizing residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Respect

Growth mindset

Job description

This is a care assistant role at Kippingtons Nursing Home, a 55-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in Sevenoaks, Kent. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.4 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to residents in their everyday lives, working 42 hours per week with alternating weekend shifts.

Main duties of the job

As a care assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility, and social engagement. You will work closely with the nursing and care team to ensure residents' needs are met and their wellbeing is prioritized. The role requires empathy, respect, and a growth mindset to thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates nursing homes and care facilities across the UK. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture, where employees can grow both professionally and personally. Aria Care offers a range of benefits, including a blue light discount card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
• 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care or healthcare setting would be an advantage. The employer is looking for candidates who are compassionate, empathetic, and have a growth mindset.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.