Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Training

Holiday buy/sell

Life Insurance

Cycle to work

Attendance Reward

Onsite Gym

Pension

Blue Light Card

Maternity/Paternity

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust at New Oscott Retirement Village is seeking a Care Assistant to provide domiciliary care across our village, working within a supportive team to enhance residents' quality of life.

You will work 27 hours per week on a fully flexible 7-day rota with early and late shifts, and earn £13.64 per hour. Attractive benefits include a Golden Hello, ongoing training, generous annual leave, life insurance, and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Hold a care certificate or be willing to undertake a care qualification.
• Be personable, an effective communicator and a team player.
• Flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents including physical and personal care.
• Promote wellbeing and independence for residents.
• Support residents with social activities and opportunities to engage.
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with policy.

Skills

Care certificate

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

Care qualification

Job description

Are you a Care Assistant that is passionate about providing quality care? New Oscott Retirement Village part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust are recruiting now! We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling! This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic Village and be part of a supportive team.

Benefits

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500! (Criteria Applies)
• Ongoing Training and Development
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Free Life Insurance
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Attendance Reward
• Free Use of Onsite Gym
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Hours: 27 hours per week

Shifts: All Care Assistants will need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be given in advance and will be expected to work every other weekend as required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service. Early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts ending at 10pm.

Salary: £13.64 per hour

Location: New Oscott Retirement Village

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents, including both physical, personal care and support with social activities
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. The Village offers a range of communal facilities including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon that can be accessed by residents and their families.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

Don’t miss out! Click apply now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Care Assistant.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!