Care Assistant - Alexandra House - Harlow

Runwood Homes; Harlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group invites you to join as a carer, where you will have a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. Experience is preferred, but full training is available to support your professional development in a nurturing environment. Join a committed team dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and enjoyable experiences for residents.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training

Quality, fully funded training to enhance skills

Employee Assistance Scheme for family members

Discounts on travel, restaurants, and leisure

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Excellent communication skills and compassion required.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence among residents in a caring environment.
• Participate in activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Deliver person-centered care with a compassionate approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Client:

Runwood Homes

Location:

Harlow, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the role:

Our diverse and inclusive group of carers share a prevailing passion to make a difference to the lives of our residents. You too could be part of our committed team promoting independence in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Our home encourages involvement in a range of fun, stimulating and meaningful activities to put a smile on the faces of the people we are privileged to work with.

You will go on a shift pattern which will include working weekends.

About you:

Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through.

Holding an NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care would be advantageous or a willingness to work towards this. We support you in obtaining this qualification through a fully funded apprenticeship provided by external providers.

You will have excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and the compassion required to deliver the highest standard of person-centered care.

We do not simply go to work each day - we enter the homes of some of the most wonderful people you could meet and help them live their lives to the full. Come and join us and see for yourself.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training.
• Quality, fully funded training to enhance your skills and develop your career.
• Employee Assistance Scheme available to you and your immediate family.
• Access to various discounts on Travel, Restaurants, Days Out, and Leisure.