Care Assistant

Amica Care Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amica Care Trust is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team on nights for 24 hours per week. The role involves providing exceptional care and support to residents, promoting independence and comfort. Full training will be provided, and the position offers excellent learning opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly employee recognition

Early access wage scheme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Real compassion for residents to deliver high standards of care.
• Passionate about work and encouraging team working.

Responsibilities

• Help residents by providing daily living support and companionship.
• Ensure quality care for residents and engage in varied daily tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Team working

Positive attitude

Job description

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Are you passionate about helping others?

Would you like to make a difference every single day?

If the answers are YES, then we would love to hear from you!

Amica Care Trustoffers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for aCare Assistant to join the team on nights for 24 hours per week (2 night shifts). Full training will be provided.

Day to Day:

• As a Care Assistant at the care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care and support they deserve.
• You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and have the opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion and impact someone's life.
• Each day will be different, you can expect to undertake work that is varied. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

Requirements:

• You'll need to work within the Trust Staff Values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and have a positive attitude.
• If you have these values, you won't need any specific care experience as we will provide and support you through a training programme in order to reach you potential. Above all, you'll have a real compassion for all our residents in order to deliver the highest standard of care and support.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities (support to complete your NVQ up to level 5 and regular free training).
• A cycle to work scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family.
• Monthly employee recognition.
• Early access wage scheme.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.