Care Assistant - Nights

Grand Care Centre; Warrington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Grand Care Centre is seeking kind and compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents and help support their daily living needs. We offer a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid training

Uniform provided

Bank holiday and overtime enhancements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience at Care Assistant level preferable.
• Willingness to achieve care certificate within the first 12 months.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 'hands on' care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care.
• Contribute to effective teamwork.

Skills

Good care practice knowledge

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Care certificate or equivalent

Job description

Our stunning care home Ashlands Manor Care Centre is a purpose built care home facility in Sale, South Manchester. The home is registered to provide care to 57 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. The home is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. We provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to residents. We are in a great location and have a very good local reputation. We invest in the latest technology, and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion, they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. New Care has had a 5 agency usage for over 4 years as we employ a permanent staff team to ensure continuity of care to residents from staff that know them and that residents know and trust.Across New Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have a full time contract available with an hourly rate of £12.25! Shift times are 1945-0800, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person centred way.
Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
Model best practice when delivering care.
Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
Contribute to the daily records of residents.
Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required:

Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable
Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of
employment
Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the
delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence

The Benefits

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles

Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
Paid DBS
Uniform provided
Paid training
Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
Excellent induction programme for new starters
A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
A competitive rate of pay
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Ongoing career development
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
Christmas Bonuses
Pension scheme
HASTEE – access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

About New Care

The care philosophy of New Care aims to ensure all residents maintain the highest level of independence and achieve their full potential whatever that may be – physical, intellectual, emotional or social. We believe this philosophy can be achieved by providing professional, person- centred care, nurturing each resident individually exploring and understanding their needs. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents is always our number one priority.

Each New Care home is purpose built and expertly designed with the needs of our residents in mind. Internally the design is luxurious yet comfortable and practical.

The company ethos ‘To celebrate the wonder of people’ relates to all those who are part of the New Care family, residents, their family and friends, staff members and professional visitors. Ultimately we want residents to live their lives to the fullest and to be proud of their home and feel happy to invite their family and friends to visit.