Care Assistant

Bradwell Hall Group of Companies; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based care organization is seeking Care Assistants to provide direct care for residents at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home. Successful candidates will assist with personal needs, mobility, and social activities, requiring previous care experience and a compassionate nature. The role offers flexible shifts and a competitive pay rate of £12.32 per hour.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Reward

Fully paid training

Career progression through NVQ training

FREE Uniform & DBS

Subsidised Lunches

Qualifications

• Previous experience essential in care setting.
• Enhanced pay for NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents with dementia.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, eating, and social activities.
• Help prepare residents for treatments.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Good communication skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Minimum 6 months UK-based care experience

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer providing Sponsorship

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be within commutable distance to Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and Woodview Care Home. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates that do not meet these criteria at this time.

We are delighted to offer a £500 Welcome Reward to new starters upon the successful completion of 6 months employment. Permanent employment with a minimum weekly contract of 22 hours per week.

Location: Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £12.32 per hour

Hours: 33-44 hours per week (12 hours shifts) 3 to 4 shifts per week including alternate weekends, flexible availability. The company operates various shift times including but not limited to: 08:00-20:00 / 10:00-22:00

Job description

• Fully paid training
• Previous experience essential
• Career progression through NVQ training
• Purpose-built Care Home
• Annual Care Awards
• FREE Blue Light Discount Card
• Pension
• FREE Uniform & DBS
• Assistant Practitioner Training
• Qualifications to keep
• Subsidised Lunches

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home is a modern, purpose-built, family-run care home registered for nursing and residential care.

We are recruiting Care Assistants/Support Workers with previous experience to join our team as we have recently increased our occupancy.

Care work can be very rewarding. It involves helping residents live with dignity, assisting with daily needs such as washing, dressing, and meal times. We offer a range of shifts to suit your lifestyle.

The successful applicant will be contracted to weekly hours, with full-time day shifts available on a 7-day rota.

Please note:

• Days, Afternoons & Evenings, Twilights or Nights
• Enhanced pay for NVQ Level 2 or 3 or similar qualifications in Health & Social Care
• Pay rates:
  • £11.37 per hour for 18-20 years
  • Additional 7p per hour for NVQ Level 2; flat rate of £13.07 per hour for NVQ Level 3
  • £12.32 per hour for 21 years and over

Overview of the home’s services:

• Medical and nursing care for residents with illnesses or conditions requiring supervision
• Specialist dementia care
• Residential elderly care
• End-of-life care and support for residents and families

Your role and responsibilities

The role involves providing direct care to residents with dementia, under the supervision of a trained nurse, supporting their care plans.

• Assist with personal care, mobility, eating, and social activities
• Help prepare residents for treatments
• Complete documentation as required
• Maintain a safe, clean environment

Qualities we look for

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Minimum 6 months UK-based care experience
• Good communication skills
• Caring and compassionate nature
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.32 per hour

Expected hours: 22 – 44 per week (day shifts) / 24-48 per week (night shifts)