Care Assistant Days

Excelcare Holdings; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is looking for a Care Assistant to provide physical, emotional, and social support at Sweyne Court Care Home. The ideal candidate will assist with personal care and engage residents in meaningful activities while promoting independence and dignity. Expectations include experience in a care environment and a caring approach. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 28 days holiday, free parking, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home or as a home care worker is ideal.
• Desire to work with older people and join the Excelcare family.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Complete documentation including daily records and care plans.
• Engage with residents in meaningful activities, promoting independence and dignity.

Skills

Experience in a care environment

Caring and kind approach

Job description

As a Care Assistant at our Sweyne Court Care Home in Rayleigh, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a familyowned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 24 hours a week on days Monday -Sunday
• Hours: 8am-8pm
• Your hours will be split between the day centre and the home

About the role

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free onsite parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.