Care Assistant - Twilight Hours

Healthcare Homes Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance

Training Courses

Apprenticeships

Blue Light Card

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group in Gillingham, Dorset, is seeking an empathetic Care Assistant for an evening shift from 4pm to 9pm at The Malthouse. You will support residents with personal care, provide companionship, and help maintain accurate records within a warm, community-focused home specializing in dementia care.

The role offers thorough induction, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, mental-health support, and development opportunities through the Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Job description

4pm - 9pm

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely residential home, The Malthouse.

Specialising in residential support and dementia care for the elderly, The Malthouse is a traditional building with a quirky and charming interior set in beautiful grounds with a courtyard and a private rear garden.

Inside the home is a warm and homely atmosphere, and you'll be greeted by a care team who pride themselves on friendliness and caring. The Malthouse's Georgian-style origins and historic maltings add a genuine sense of heritage to this care home in Gillingham, Dorset.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.