Care Assistant (Full and Part-Time)

EFHL; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Reigate seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high standards of personal care and engage residents in activities. The role requires a commitment to promoting independence and dignity. Comprehensive training will be provided, welcoming applicants with diverse experiences. Benefits include flexible shifts, fully paid induction, and various perks such as a group pension plan and wellbeing support. This is a part-time position with an hourly rate of £13.16 - £13.87.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Enhanced pay for family leave

Flexible shifts

5.6 working weeks holiday per year

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements

Group pension plan

Occupational sick pay after probation

Access to employee assistance programme

Discounts via Blue Light card

Cycle to work scheme

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as training will be provided.
• Ability to respect the dignity and promote independence of residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents.
• Promote mental and physical activity of residents through engagement.
• Ensure residents' physical environment meets their needs.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Engagement activities

Job description

Care Assistant - Eversfield Care Home, Reigate, Surrey.
Hourly Rate: £13.16 - £13.87 + benefits
Permanent/ Part-time
56 Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0OR
Eversfield Care Home, CQC Good Rating.

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.

A warm welcome awaits at our Eversfield Home. From your first sight of its attractive stone facade and pretty, ornate entrance, you will feel right at home. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff.

About the Role

• 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.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Eversfield Care Home on 01737 229899.

To Apply

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

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 working weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• 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 which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

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.