Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bideford seeks compassionate Care & Support Assistants to join their team. You will provide person-centred care and support to help residents maintain their independence. No prior experience in care is needed, as full training will be provided. Benefits include discounts, recognition schemes, and qualifications. Applicants must be over 18 years old.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Naturally compassionate and understanding of others.
• Experience in customer care or community support is valued.
• Over 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care.
• Support residents in maintaining independence.
• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.
• Work within a friendly team atmosphere.

Job description

Overview

Care & Support Assistant – Location: Kenwith Castle, Bideford EX39 5BE. Pay rate: £12.50 - £12.75 per hour. Hours: Full & Part Time (alternate weekend working).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Kenwith Castle, our residential care home set in 30 acres of stunning North Devon countryside at Abbotsham, Bideford.

Join Our Team

The team at Kenwith Castle are keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You'll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential for our "Care & Support Assistant Team". You may be in a customer care role or have helped in your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing

• Delivering excellent person centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Providing elements of personal care including washing & dressing where needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
• Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

Please Note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About The Company

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE
Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.