Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join Abbeyfield as a Care Assistant and make a difference in the lives of others. In this role, you'll provide essential support to residents with their personal and medical care needs. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within a compassionate and dedicated team.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Discounted gym membership

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Sensitive and empathetic individual.
• Natural calling to care.
• Passionate and committed to providing care.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with personal care and medical needs.
• Build bonds with residents and support them in difficult times.
• Develop residents' Care Plans based on their needs.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication

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 - Days

Hours: 24 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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