Care Assistant - Bank

ST PHILIPS CARE CALEDONIA LTD; Chilton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Chilton seeks compassionate individuals for care roles. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily needs, promoting their independence, and respecting confidentiality. The role offers opportunities for progression, full training, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, passionate about elderly care, and have relevant qualifications. Join our caring family and make a difference in people's lives!

Benefits

Opportunity for progression and further qualifications

Paid holiday

Flexible work opportunities

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in care work in a hospital, care or nursing home.
• Willing to learn and a caring nature.
• Good attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily care needs to promote independence.
• Read and act on each client’s Care Plan.
• Observe and report changes in client condition.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication

Education

NVQ2/SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for "normal" health and insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assisting the client with any area of daily care needs that they would normally undertake themselves if able.
• Participating in holistic caring activities.
• Providing care for all clients' needs with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Reading and acting on each client’s Care Plan to promote continuity of care.
• Understanding and respecting the individual’s right to confidentiality.
• Assisting with moving and handling, dressing, and daily hygiene.
• Observing and reporting any changes in resident condition.
• Reporting to senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may endanger staff, residents, or visitors.
• Attending any in‑service or mandatory training as part of staff development.
• The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature, and kind.
• Being reliable with a good attitude towards work; full training can be provided for the right applicant.
• Previous experience of care work in a hospital, care or nursing home.
• A passion for care of the elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients, which is why we have been awarded the most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and continue to apply this ethos through 2025.

Our company values and encourages our staff, providing ongoing training and opportunities to progress throughout the business if desired. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care. Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference? Stop looking! You've found it! With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training. Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job!

Benefits

• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications – learn while you earn.
• 4‑weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E‑Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
• To be part of the St Philip's Care family across the UK.
• The chance to change lives.
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.