Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £100

Employee Assistance Programme to help

Job summary

Healthcare Homes' Kingsmead in Swindon is looking for a caring individual to join our dedicated care team. You will support residents with personal care, provide companionship and help ensure their comfort and safety within a warm, homely environment.

Whether an experienced care assistant or someone starting a new career, you will receive a thorough induction and ongoing training through the Healthcare Homes Academy to develop your skills and advance within our trusted team.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; thorough induction and training provided.
• Care-oriented mindset with a compassionate approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.).
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction.
• Maintaining accurate resident records.

Job description

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Kingsmead.

Kingsmead is one of the oldest care homes in Swindon and provides residential and nursing care for residents. It has a strong reputation and is well known in the area. The home is compact but homely and residents are able to move and live freely and safely within it.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.