Care Assistant - 12 month maternity cover

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for a full-time role covering maternity leave in Farnham. You'll provide high-quality care and support to elderly residents, ensuring their daily needs are met. The position offers a competitive pay rate starting at £13.40 per hour, with weekend rates available. Benefits include comprehensive training, pension scheme, and more. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Fully funded job-specific training

NVQ's encouraged and funded

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Management support

Qualifications

• Must be available to work alternate weekends and various shifts.
• Experience in providing personal care to residents.
• Ability to support residents' daily needs and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily needs and personal care.
• Administer medication as per care plans.
• Assist residents at meal times and with mobility.

Skills

Hands-on care

Medication administration

Mobility support

Education

NVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

• Full time Care Assistant required on a 12 month contract to cover Maternity leave at our Wey Valley House care home in Farnham.
• 32.5 hours per week working a mix of early and late shifts.
• Must be available to work alternate weekend.
• Early: 8:00am to 2:30pm OR Late: 2:30pm to 9:00pm.
• Hourly Pay.
• If you have an NVQ2* and a Care Certificate, the rate is £13.40. Weekend hours are uplifted by an additional £2.00 per hour.*in Health and Social Care
• The role will involve provision of hands on high standards of care to our elderly residents.
• If you are looking to build your career in care or just want to help us make our residents lives better, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily needs.
• Give medication.
• Provide washing, dressing, toileting and incontinence care.
• Assist at meal times.
• Support residents with their mobility.

Staff Benefits

• We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive rate of pay.
• Full induction into your role will be provided.
• Fully funded job specific training.
• NVQ's encouraged and funded together with access to optional training courses.
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Sick pay in line with Terms and Conditions
• Free on site parking
• 3 x death in service cover based on annual salary
• Fully funded Blue Light Card giving access to numerous discounts in shops, restaurants and online.
• Full support from the management team.

Requirements

• Please note Abbeyfield do not offer sponsorship.
• Live in a 10 mile radius of Farnham.

Do you want to feel respected, valued and listened to? Our staff are our greatest asset. If you are passionate about the care of older people and want to make a difference, we would be delighted to have you on our team. We strive to ensure we offer a happy and supportive environment.