Care Assistant Days BANK - The Cotswold Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited; Burford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhances pay for family leave

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

Employee assistance programme with 24/

Care Friends (refer a friend)

Blue Light card discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised meals on duty

Training, development and study

Job summary

The Cotswold Home in Burford, operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited, is seeking a Care Assistant on a bank basis. The role offers flexibility with 12.25-hour shifts and weekend availability, at an hourly rate of £13.68–£14.51.

Join a dedicated team providing person-centred care to residents, supporting activities and daily living while safeguarding residents and ensuring a safe, respectful environment. The employer notes sponsorship is not available, but UK work rights are welcome.

Qualifications

• DBS checks and safeguarding procedures in recruitment.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion are prioritised.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance with their needs.
• Promote mental and physical activity by engaging residents in conversations and activities.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, directing them to the appropriate person.
• Ensure residents' environment meets their needs and supports independence.
• Uphold residents' dignity and promote independence in everyday care.

Job description

Care Assistant Days BANK - The Cotswold Home

CQC rating: Outstanding
Address:The Cotswold Home, Woodside Drive, Bradwell Village, Burford OX18
Hourly Rate: £13.68 - £14.51 per hour
Contract: Bank
Shifts: 12.25hour shfit, weekend availability

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

The Cotswold Home is situated in a beautiful area close to the lovely town of Burford. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff.

About the Role

We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Registered Nursejoining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents

What you'll do:

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance with their needs and desired outcomes.

• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of our residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.

• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, referring them to the person in charge where necessary

• Ensure residents physical environment meets their needs.

• You will meet the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme)which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.