Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Swanley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and dedicated team at a lovely nursing home where you can make a real difference in the lives of residents. As a Care Assistant, you'll provide essential support and companionship, helping residents enjoy each day to the fullest. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and career while being part of a friendly and supportive environment. With excellent training and development opportunities, including the chance to complete your NVQ up to level 5, you will be equipped to deliver the highest standard of care. If you have a passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at online retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly employee recognition

Subsidised meals during shifts

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Compassion for residents to deliver high standards of care.
• Ability to work within the company's values and promote effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and provide companionship.
• Support residents in enjoying their day and receiving quality care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Are you passionate about helping others?

Would you like to make a difference every single day?

If the answers are YES, then we would love to hear from you!

Amica Careoffers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for aCare Assistant (Nights) to join our lovely nursing home for 36 hours a week.

Day to Day:

• As a Care Assistant at the care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care and support they deserve.
• You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and have the opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion and impact someone's life.
• Each day will be different, you can expect to undertake work that is varied. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

Requirements:

• You'll need to work within our Values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and have a positive attitude.
• If you have these values, you won't need any specific care experience as we will provide and support you through a training programme in order to reach you potential. Above all, you'll have a real compassion for all our residents in order to deliver the highest standard of care and support.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best care and support to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities (support to complete your NVQ up to level 5 and regular free training).
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, including counselling sessions and financial advice.
• Discounts at a range of online retailers, including money off your weekly shop.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Monthly employee recognition.
• Subsidised meals whilst on shifts.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.