Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy

Qualifications opportunities

Blue Light Card

Recognition & Long Service

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Kingsmead Nursing Home in Swindon is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts to support residents with personal care, provide companionship, and help maintain records. The role runs from 8pm to 8am, with 24 hours per week including alternate weekends, at Kingsmead in Swindon.

The successful candidate will join a well-regarded home with a focus on person-centred care, induction and ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

• Care Assistant - Nights

  Kingsmead, Swindon

  £12.90 per hour

  8pm - 8am

  24 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

  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 £ 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 , 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.

• About Kingsmead

  In the Old Town area of Swindon you will find Kingsmead Nursing home. One of the oldest care homes in Swindon, Kingsmead provides residential and nursing care for elderly people and has a fantastic reputation in the local area (and beyond!)

  Many of our staff are longstanding and really enjoy working and spending time in the home, providing top quality care. There is a friendly atmosphere throughout the home - the teamwork ethos is amazing.