Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Living; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of housing and care for older people as a Care Assistant. In this role, you'll provide essential support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence while helping them with personal care and daily activities. Abbeyfield offers a rewarding career with extensive benefits and opportunities for training and development. If you are empathetic and dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling position.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Learning and career development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Shop and save vouchers

Qualifications

• Natural calling to care and passion for providing exceptional care.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal and medical care.
• Develop residents' Care Plans and provide emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Job description

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For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Location: Hope Bank View, Dene St, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1EB

Role: Care Assistant

Hours: 18 Hours a week and alternative weekends

Pay: £12.96 p/h.

The Role of Care Assistant

• 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. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

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

• £12.96 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• up to 31 days 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
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
  
  

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.
• Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.
  
  

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