CARE ASSISTANT

EFHL; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Tunbridge Wells. The role involves delivering high standards of personal care and promoting resident engagement in activities. Prior experience is desirable but not mandatory, as training will be provided. Benefits include a fully paid induction, flexible shifts, and extensive support programs.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Flexible shifts

5.6 weeks holiday per year

On-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Prior experience is desirable but not required, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents.
• Help promote mental and physical activity through various engagements.
• Ensure residents' physical environment meets their needs.

Skills

Person-centred care

Engagement in activities

Respect for dignity

Job description

Overview

Job Title – CARE ASSISTANT

Hourly Rate: £13.13- £13.52 + benefits

Contract: Permanent/ Full-time – 39.5 hours a week

Location: Halliwell, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Address: Halliwell, Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4UN

Organisation: Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider delivering exceptional care across eight homes. Values: Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Home: Halliwell Home is situated on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, providing residential and nursing care to a high standard in a homely environment.

About the Role

We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance with their needs and desired outcomes.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking, taking them out, and engaging in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, referring them to the person in charge where necessary.
• Ensure residents’ physical environment meets their needs.
• Meet the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

Qualifications / Experience: Prior experience is desirable but not required, as training will be provided.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Home Name on Contact Tel Number.

To Apply

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through initiatives including employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends
• Free Blue Light card – discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding and Equality

• Safeguarding: Elizabeth Finn Homes implements DBS checks to safeguard employees and residents; aligns with values Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
• Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred lists; offer dependent on satisfactory outcome. A criminal record does not automatically bar employment.
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally in a diverse and inclusive workplace.