Care Assistant - Halliwell

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to join their diverse team. The role involves delivering high-quality personal care to residents and promoting their mental and physical wellbeing through various activities. Prior experience is desirable but training will be provided. Benefits include flexible shifts, paid induction, and occupational sick pay. Join a company that values inclusivity and personal development while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

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 initiatives

Free Blue Light card

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Free DBS unless leaving during probation

Uniform provided

Free on‑site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Prior experience in care is desirable but not necessary; training will be provided.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care.
• Good communication skills for engaging with residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of personal care to residents.
• Promote mental and physical activity for residents.
• Assist residents and visitors, ensuring their needs are met.
• Maintain a dignified and respectful physical environment for residents.

Job description

Overview

We have a dedicated and well‑trained team providing an excellent standard of person‑centred care for our residents. As a Care Assistant joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents, you will:

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance with their needs and desired outcomes.
• Help promote the mental and physical activity of our residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging 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, meeting personal care needs in a way that respects dignity 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.

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.

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 implements a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented.

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.