Care Assistant (Days). Longridge Hall Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Longridge is seeking dedicated staff to assist residents with personal care and daily activities. The ideal candidate possesses a compassionate attitude and a genuine interest in health and social care. Flexibility to work varying shifts is essential. Competitive hourly rate and various benefits including free meals, uniform, and training opportunities offered.

Benefits

Free DBS

Discounts on retailers

£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in job and care for residents.
• Experience in health and social care is a plus but not required.
• Reliable transportation or ability to commute to Longridge.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities.
• Offer emotional support and companionship.
• Encourage residents to engage in preferred activities.
• Collaborate with the team to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Flexibility

Interest in health and social care

Job description

Overview

Join the team at Longridge Hall, a warm and welcoming residential care home located in Longridge. At Longridge Hall, we strive to create a homely environment for our residents, offering unique spaces such as a reminiscence lounge, a chapel, and an indoor sensory garden. Our experienced Care Home Manager, Tracey, has been with us for over 10 years and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and positive atmosphere for both residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participating in any required training
• Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities
• Offering emotional support and companionship
• Encouraging residents to engage in activities that reflect their hobbies and preferences
• Upholding high standards within the care home environment
• Collaborating with the team to meet residents' needs
• A friendly, compassionate attitude with a positive approach to care
• A genuine interest in the health and social care field—experience is a plus, but not required
• Flexibility to work varying shifts based on residents' needs
• Reliable transportation or the ability to commute to Longridge

Details

£12.38 per hour • 38.5 hours per week • 8am-8pm shift patterns, alternate weekends • Free uniform • Free meals

Benefits

• Free DBS
• Discounts on the high street – retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend – £250 bonus
• Flexible pay – choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Pension scheme
• In-house training
• Career opportunities
• Overtime information: Overtime is paid for working over full-time hours; however, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract and can be withdrawn at management's discretion
• Free meals are provided if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions
• Discounts accessed using our 'Reward Me' app
• Flexible pay via 'WAGESTREAM'

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer