Care Assistant

NHS; Walstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Walstead Place, a residential care home with a 'Good' CQC rating. The role involves supporting residents in daily activities, offering a nurturing environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care setting advantageous, but not required.
• Genuine passion for making a difference valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Work in a supportive team with a mix of day and night shifts.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

The Care Assistant role at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home, involves providing compassionate care and support to residents in their everyday lives. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, offering a nurturing environment for both residents and staff. Aria Care, the employer, is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can grow professionally and personally.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily activities, such as personal care, mobility, and meal preparation. You will work in a supportive team, with a mix of day and night shifts, and will be required to work alternate weekends. Aria Care offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several residential care homes across the region. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Aria Care values its employees and provides opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
• 41 bedded Residential care Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full Time - 36 hours per week - 12 hour shift patterns - Alternate weekends required
• Mix of Day & Night shifts
• £12.60 per hour

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 required, but experience in a care setting or a genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives would be advantageous.

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.