Care Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer A Friend £50 voucher and up to £

£1,000 cash bonus

Purple Heart Award

Ongoing career training and develop

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Weybridge is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and dementia care in our luxury home. You will assist with washing, dressing, eating, mobility, and social activities, building trust and companionship.

No prior experience required; strong written and verbal communication and basic IT skills are welcomed. Training and career development are provided, with flexible full- and part-time shifts.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but good written and verbal communication and some IT skills are important.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is a big advantage.
• Willingness to work flexible full- or part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Develop and follow residents' Care Plans and support dementia care.
• Help residents make their apartments feel like home and join in activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

We'll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You'll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You'll help them make their apartments feel like home. You'll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You'll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families. You'll be respectful of residents' choices, dignity and independence, always. You'll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs., Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.
You'll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Weybridge., We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in., You don't need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.

• £13.75 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-19:30, 19:15-07:15. Alternate weekends required.
• Part time/Full time Day and Night shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 'Blue Light' discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme - Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more
• Transport Links
• Commuting - Weybridge nearest train station
• Walking - 30 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving - M25 nearest motorway