Care Assistant (Female only)

Dovehaven Care Homes; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant to provide exceptional care at Avonleigh Gardens in Oldham. Working in a dynamic environment, the ideal candidate will support elderly residents with personal care and companionship while promoting their dignity and independence. In return, we offer training, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free parking

Cost of DBS Check

Free uniform

Earn While You Learn scheme

Comprehensive induction

On-going training and development

Internal career progression opportunities

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Committed to providing high standard care.
• Previous experience working in elderly care setting.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to residents.
• Maintain accurate records for each resident.
• Respect resident dignity and privacy.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in health & social care

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Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Avonleigh Gardens on Clyde Street in Oldham, Working DAYS or NIGHTS - 8am - 8pm OR 8pm - 8am on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability required.

• Please note - There is a genuine occupational requirement as to why Female only applicants are needed, as you will be supporting females.*
  
  

Avonleigh Gardens is a residential home catering for up to 59 residents, our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable & happy as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the Role:

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the home. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.
• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly.
• A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.
  
  

In return we offer:

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Free parking
• Cost of DBS Check
• Free uniform
• ‘Earn While You Learn’ scheme - complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working for us
• Comprehensive induction
• On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme
  
  

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you feel you have the right values for our family owned Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us and we would love to hear from you.

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