Care Worker

Cross Keys Homes; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Keys Care is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team at Lapwing Apartments. This role involves supporting vulnerable individuals and making a difference in their daily lives, offering a rewarding career with comprehensive training and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Paid holidays, including bank holidays

Great pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to CKH rewards platform

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about a caring career.
• Commitment to making a difference.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing, dressing, and daily activities.
• Provide emotional and physical support to individuals.
• Help with cooking, shopping, and repositioning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Education

Certificate in Care

Job description

Cross Keys Care is seeking a dedicated and conscientious Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Lapwing Apartments in Orton Brimbles on a permanent contract.

Lapwing Apartments is a stylish, high-quality extra care development with 54 apartments, specially designed for the over 65s.

As a Care Worker, you will work with vulnerable individuals to help them live their lives to the full. It is a highly rewarding 'people' role. You will be a vital part of their support system, often being the only professional they establish a relationship with.

Your daily routine will vary based on the needs of the individuals you care for. Responsibilities may include assisting with washing and dressing, eating and drinking, helping with daily activities, cooking, shopping, or repositioning them comfortably in bed.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic about starting a rewarding career with a caring organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• A kind and caring nature, a serious commitment to work, and a desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• 16-hour contract.
• Competitive hourly rates: £13.25 Monday – Friday, £13.74 on bank holidays and weekends.
• Full training provided, leading to a Certificate in Care.
• Free uniform, PPE, and DBS check.
• Paid holidays, including bank holidays.
• Position subject to satisfactory DBS and references.
• Great pension scheme; CKH will double employee contributions up to 10%. SHPS members benefit from Life Cover.
• Access to CKH rewards platform with vouchers, cashback, and gift cards.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour free counselling and legal advice.
• Post-probation, eligibility to join Westfield Health for healthcare benefits, including glasses, dental, and physiotherapy, with coverage for dependents up to age 22.

Hours:

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.