Care Assistant - Days

Nightingale Nursing Home; Edwinstowe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing and care facility is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. This role offers a competitive salary of £12.80 per hour, along with bonuses and various perks. You will be part of a compassionate team committed to enhancing the lives of elderly residents. Previous experience in care is preferred. The position requires full-time hours, including some weekends.

Benefits

Annual performance-based pay increases up to 8%

28 days of holiday including bank holidays

NEST Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution

Bonusly Points for appreciation and training achievement

Access to free counselling and well-being advice

Low-cost meals at £1 per course

Financial bonuses for qualifications and referrals

Qualifications

• Positive outlook and strong work ethic.
• Experience of working in an elderly nursing / care home.
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily personal care and support for residents.
• Promote residents' independence and wellbeing.
• Complete Daily Charts to required standards.
• Ensure current with all mandatory training.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent people skills

A caring and nurturing attitude

Positive and enthusiastic outlook

Good time management skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care or above

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant - Days

Salary: £12.80ph plus incentives

Hours: Full Time - 7am-7pm, 3-4 days a week to include alternate weekends

Location: Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA

Employer: Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare

• Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
• Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation?
• Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential?
• Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded?

What can Jasmine offer you?

In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:

• Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
• Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
• Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
• Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
• Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice shift incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well‑being advice 24 / 7
• DBS check - We pay for this
• Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)

Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group.

A little about Nightingale Nursing & Care Home:

Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose‑built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.

Competencies for Care Assistant:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent people skills
• A caring and nurturing attitude
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Good time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

Day to Day Responsibilities for Care Assistant:

• You will join our team of dedicated Care Assistants to provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living, including providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
• You will be responsible for promoting our residents' independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing.
• You will complete all Daily Charts to a high standard, ensuring that 90% and above is achieved during all Monthly Daily Charts Audits.
• Ensure you are 100% current with all your mandatory training throughout the year.

Essential Requirements for Care Assistant:

• A positive outlook and strong work ethic
• Experience of working in an elderly nursing / care home
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home

Preferred Requirements for Care Assistant:

• One year's experience of working in a residential or nursing home.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care or above

A little about Jasmine:

• Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for one
• We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
• We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
• We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk

By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible.

At Jasmine, our Mission guides everything we do, and we place great importance on every member of our team living by our values. For more information about Jasmine and our values please visit our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values are a key part of how we approach recruitment and make hiring decisions.

Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and truly appreciated!

Apply today, and we'll get back to you within one working day!