Care Assistant

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide support to residents in their daily lives. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and promoting independence within a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have empathy and respect for residents. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace with attractive benefits like a Blue Light Discount Card and holiday discounts.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Requires compassion, empathy, and a respectful attitude towards the residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities such as personal care, medication administration, and social engagement.
• Work closely with the nursing and care team to ensure residents' well-being and promote their independence.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Respectful attitude

Job description

The job posting is for a Care Assistant role at Aria Healthcare's Miranda House, a 65-bedded Residential and Nursing Home in Swindon, Wiltshire. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to the residents in their everyday lives.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily activities, such as personal care, medication administration, and social engagement. You will work closely with the nursing and care team to ensure the residents\' well-being and promote their independence. The role requires empathy, respect, and a growth mindset to provide excellent care and contribute to the nurturing environment at Aria Healthcare.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a healthcare provider that operates residential and nursing homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can grow both professionally and personally. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Miranda House, High Street, Royal Wooton Bassett, Wiltshire SN4 7AH
• 65 bedded Residential and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires compassion, empathy, and a respectful attitude towards the residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.