Care Assistant Days

Greensleeves Care; Calne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide exceptional support to residents in a nurturing environment. This role emphasizes the importance of dignity and respect, ensuring that residents maintain their independence while receiving the care they need. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, the organization offers a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued and rewarded. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older individuals and want to grow in a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development opportunities

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Understanding of residents' needs and importance of confidentiality.
• Experience in providing care and working with elderly individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in daily living while respecting their dignity and independence.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and use of aids.

Skills

Understanding of residents' needs

Confidentiality

Experience providing care

Experience working with elders

Education

QCF diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Home: Kingston House
Location: Kingston House, Lansdowne Crescent, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9NP
Pay details: £12.11 – £12.49 per hour depending on experience
Hours: 40hrs and 24hrs
Shifts: [including weekends]
7am-2pm Early, 2pm-9pm Late, 7am-9pm Long Day
Posted date: 28/02/2025
Closing date: 14/03/2025

About Us:
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

To apply, you will need:

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package:

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values:
Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.