Care Assistant - Days

Jasmine Healthcare; Great Oxendon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Great Oxendon seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in daily living activities, including personal care. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, excellent people skills, and a caring attitude. This position offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual performance-related pay increases

28 Days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension contributions of 3%

Fully funded training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to support residents with dementia.
• Must live within 25 minutes of the Home.
• Experience in a care role.

Responsibilities

• Complete all Daily Charts to a high standard.
• Ensure you are 100% current with all your mandatory training.
• Maintain excellent people skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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 promote residents' independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ability to work under pressure
• Maintain excellent people skills
• Demonstrate a caring and nurturing attitude
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Demonstrate good time management skills
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills; experience in care role supporting residents with dementia
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Live within 25 minutes of the Home; 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
• Oxendon House is located in the quaint village of Great Oxendon (3 miles to the south of Market Harborough). The home is set around an attractive country house, which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character. This provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst still providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal and dementia care for 43 residents.
• Employer: Oxendon House 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:

Benefits

• 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