Care Assistant - The Shrubbery Nursing Home

Clarendon Care Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Contributory pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks' annual leave

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Funded training opportunities

Refer-a-friend scheme

Access to electronic care-planning: PC

Job summary

The Shrubbery Nursing Home is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our friendly team and deliver high-quality support to residents.

Roles include Day and Night shifts with responsibilities covering personal care, daily activities, mealtime support, and promoting dignity and wellbeing. NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care preferred, enhanced DBS processed on hire, training provided.

Qualifications

• Compassion, care and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Caring and friendly nature.
• Strong organisation and forward-planning skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing all aspects of personal care.
• Supporting residents with daily activities.
• Assisting at mealtimes.
• Helping residents prepare for bed.
• Supporting residents to get up and ready in the morning.
• Promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Overseeing and supporting other care workers (Senior/Care).
• Administering medications per guidelines (Senior/Care).
• Responding to emergencies and guiding the team.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Caring nature

Teamwork

Staying calm under pressure

Strong organisation

Education

Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care (preferred)

Job description

The Shrubbery Nursing Homeis looking for compassionate and dedicatedCare Assistantsto join our friendly team.

We are seeking people who share our values and commitment to providing excellent care for the residents who call The Shrubbery their home.

Do You Have What It Takes?

We are looking for someone who has:

• Compassion, care and commitment
• Excellent communication skills
• A caring and friendly nature
• Strong organisation and forward-planning skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

If this sounds like you and you would like to join a successful and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Available Roles

• Care Assistant – Days
• Care Assistant – Nights

About Clarendon Care Group

Clarendon Care Group Ltd is a forward-thinking, independent care organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We are committed to delivering excellent care with integrity and providing the best possible quality of life for the hundreds of people who call one of our locations home. We achieve this by recruiting, supporting and developing the best people.

The Care Assistant Role

Your duties will vary depending on whether you work days or nights and may include:

• Providing all aspects of personal care
• Supporting residents with daily activities
• Assisting residents at mealtimes
• Helping residents prepare for bed
• Supporting residents to get up and ready in the morning
• Promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing

Senior Care Assistant / Med-Tech Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant or Med-Tech, you may also be responsible for:

• Overseeing and supporting other care workers
• Helping to ensure the smooth running of the service
• Administering prescribed medication in accordance with NMC guidelines and company policies and procedures
• Responding appropriately to emergencies
• Providing guidance and support to Care Assistants
• Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff

Benefits

• Free uniform
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities
• Funded training opportunities*
• Refer-a-friend scheme*
• Access to the latest electronic care-planning technology, including Person Centred Software

*Terms and conditions apply.

Training and Development

We will support you at every stage of your role by providing training and career-development opportunities.

ALevel 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is preferred. However, the most important qualities are a genuine desire to care, empathy towards elderly residents and a commitment to progressing your career in this rewarding field.

Additional Information

An enhanced DBS check will be required. The cost will be met by Clarendon Care Group Ltd, subject to terms and conditions.

Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete an application form and provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before the interview.