Care Assistant

The Royal British Legion; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Southam is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide personalised support to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, maintaining comfort, and supporting mobility. The ideal candidate will have outstanding people skills and a friendly attitude. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous holiday, pension contributions, and training support.

Benefits

22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Affordable meals

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Development courses

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in care is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents.
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times.
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Outstanding people skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for a Care Assistant who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect, and kindness.

1. Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
2. Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
3. Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
4. Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
5. Maintain accurate care records
6. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour

We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part-time and full-time options available. Our full-time shifts are 5 over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Benefits include:

• 22 days' paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays, and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial, and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Galanos House, situated on the edge of Southam in Warwickshire, has a CQC Outstanding rating. Our care home offers Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, featuring a café and multipurpose spaces for activities and events. Join our award-winning team and receive full support with training and personal development.