Care Assistant - The Knoll Care Home

Redwood Health Care Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Gloucester is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing personal care, assisting residents during meals, and encouraging participation in activities. With a strong commitment to training and career development, no prior experience is necessary, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Free uniform

Contributory Pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Career progression

Funded training opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Desire to care for elderly residents.
• Ability to show empathy.
• Willingness to progress in the care field.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to residents.
• Assisting during meal times.
• Encouraging participation in activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Redwood Health Care Limited

Redwood Health Care Limited is a forward-thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing our residents with the highest standards of care by employing the best people.

The Knoll Care Home

is looking for a Care Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team who share our company values and commitment to our residents who call The Knoll 'Home'.

Benefits:

• Free uniform
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression
• Funded training opportunities*
• Refer a friend scheme*
• Be part of a team operating the latest in electronic care planning systems (Person Centred Software)
• Terms apply

As a CARE ASSISTANT, some of your daily duties will include providing personal care, assisting during meal times, and encouraging residents to participate in stimulating activities.

We will support you in every step of your Care Assistant duties by providing training and career development; therefore, experience is not always necessary. We ask that you have the desire to care, can show empathy towards our elderly residents, and want to progress your career within this rewarding field.

Do you have what it takes to be a CARE ASSISTANT?

• Compassion, care, and commitment
• Excellent communication skills
• A caring and friendly nature
• The ability to work well within a team and under pressure

If this describes you and you want to join a successful and growing organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

An enhanced DBS check will be required, the cost of which will be met by Redwood Health Care Limited, subject to terms and conditions.

If you are invited to interview for this position, you will be asked to fill in our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.