Care Assistant - Days

Grand Care Centre; Sale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide high-quality care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being in a purpose-built care home. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the company offers a full-time contract with competitive pay and numerous benefits, including paid training and opportunities for career advancement. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and nurturing environment. If you are passionate about care and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

5.6 weeks annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recognition awards

Christmas Bonuses

Travel plan with free meal

HASTEE - pay advance access

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant is preferable.
• Willingness to achieve a Care certificate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and daily records.

Skills

Care Assistant experience

Knowledge of care principles

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Care certificate or equivalent

Job description

Our stunning care home Ashlands Manor Care Centre is a purpose-built care home facility in Sale, South Manchester. The home is registered to provide care to 57 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing, and dementia residential. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care. The home is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. We provide the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care to residents. We are in a great location and have a very good local reputation. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care, and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand-selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. New Care has had a 0 agency usage for over 4 years as we employ a permanent staff team to ensure continuity of care to residents from staff that know them and that residents know and trust. Across New Care, all of our staff are paid the national living wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint kind, caring, and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have a full-time contract available with an hourly rate of £11.50! Shift times are 0745-2000, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• To deliver “hands-on” care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable.
• Care certificate or equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment.
• Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/nursing setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence.

The Benefits:

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles.
• Bank holiday and overtime enhancements.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum.
• Paid DBS.
• Uniform provided.
• Paid training.
• Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant, and Care Assistant.
• Excellent induction programme for new starters.
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company.
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications.
• A competitive rate of pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets.
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day.
• Christmas Bonuses.
• HASTEE – access to your money as you earn (pay advance).

About New Care:

The care philosophy of New Care aims to ensure all residents maintain the highest level of independence and achieve their full potential, whatever that may be – physical, intellectual, emotional, or social. We believe this philosophy can be achieved by providing professional, person-centred care, nurturing each resident individually, exploring and understanding their needs. The health, well-being, and happiness of our residents is always our number one priority.

Each New Care home is purpose-built and expertly designed with the needs of our residents in mind. Internally the design is luxurious yet comfortable and practical.

The company ethos ‘To celebrate the wonder of people’ relates to all those who are part of the New Care family – residents, their family and friends, staff members, and professional visitors. Ultimately, we want residents to live their lives to the fullest and to be proud of their home and feel happy to invite their family and friends to visit.