Care Assistant

Willows Care Home; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves providing high-quality care to elderly residents, promoting their independence and dignity. Ideal candidates will have a caring personality and effective communication skills. Flexibility with shifts, including weekends, is essential. The home offers comprehensive training and various employee perks, creating a supportive environment for both staff and residents.

Benefits

Full induction training

Discounts at major high street retailers

Industry-recognised training

Free uniform

Comfortable staff rooms

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector preferred, training provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of care to residents, ensuring wellbeing.
• Support residents in maintaining their independence.
• Accurately record observations and inform the Senior Nurse.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

I declare I have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship.

About this role

At Cedars Care Home, we have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, working 3 x 12-hour day shifts each week from 8.00am to 8.00pm. Flexibility with your availability is required, and you will also need to work alternate weekends.

Purpose of Role:

As a Care Assistant, you will show warmth and support to residents, helping to promote independence and dignity, and positively enhancing their lives. If you have experience caring for elderly people, come from a caring background, and have a genuine love and understanding of older people, this job could be for you.

Key Duties:

1. Provide a high level of care to residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
2. Provide personal care, maintaining high hygiene standards.
3. Accurately record observations, inform the Senior Nurse of any changes, and respond accordingly.
4. Support residents in maintaining their independence.
5. Identify and assist with residents’ needs.
6. Serve meals.
7. Assist residents as necessary.

Requirements:

1. Ideally, some experience in the healthcare sector is preferred, but training will be provided.
2. Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desirable but not essential.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends.
5. Caring personality.
6. Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

In return, we offer:

• Full induction training.
• Discounts at major high street retailers.
• Industry-recognised training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3).
• Free uniform.
• Comfortable staff rooms.

Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed, happy, and homely environment for residents and staff. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly. We are part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.

If you wish to join our successful team, please select “apply now” and send us your CV.