Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Living; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in Southampton. In this role, you will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and well-being. With competitive pay rates and numerous benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of elderly individuals.

Benefits

Generous paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Learning and career development opportunities

Life Assurance

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual dedicated to helping the elderly.
• Experience in care settings is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs such as dressing and washing.
• Help with meal times and promote residents' choice.
• Support residents in maintaining their dignity and independence.

Skills

Personal Care

Patient Support

Communication

Job description

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This range is provided by Abbeyfield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose built home that provides an exclusive setting and high quality residential and Dementia care to its elderly residents. Staff are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of residents. This includes providing a range of activities to get involved with, serving delicious, nutritious meals and providing a high standard of care and support to residents.

Starting hourly rate: £12.96-£13.31

Shifts: Full or part time hours available, all of which include alternate weekend shifts.

The Role

As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery. You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests. You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.

Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. Typical tasks that you may assist with are -

• Assisting residents with washing and dressing and getting ready for the day.
• You will help residents with meal times including, eating and drinking - always promoting choice.
• Providing support to residents in getting around and being as able as possible.
• You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence, always.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents care plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

At Speedwell Court, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Access to obtain a "Blue Light Card", offering discounts in various locations.
  
  

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