Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal care and companionship in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of residents. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and a robust benefits package, including a company pension, paid holidays, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant or willingness to learn.
• Ability to support individuals with personal care tasks.
• Strong communication skills for companionship.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident records.

Skills

Personal care

Compassionate

Record maintenance

Job description

Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes

Thetford, Norfolk

£12.40 - £12.60 per hour

Permanent | Full time | NEW

Care Assistant – Shipdham Manor, Shipdham

£12.40 per hour, NVQ 2 £12.50, NVQ 3- £12.60 per hour

19 or 28.5 hours per week – 10pm - 7:30am (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 care home, Shipdham Manor.

Shipdham Manor provides residential and respite care to elderly people living in Norfolk. The home is very friendly and the staff work hard to meet the individual needs of every resident – many assuming a variety of roles. The general environment and space provided are excellent. Staff abide by the motto, \"care comes first no matter what.\"

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.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.