Carer

Rodley House; Lydney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care home in Lydney is seeking a Care Assistant on a fixed-term contract for maternity cover. This role involves supporting residents with daily routines and personal care in a compassionate environment. Whether experienced or new to care, candidates with good communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference are encouraged to apply. There are flexible shift options with comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Discounts via Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not required; induction training provided.
• Ability to support personal care routines and daily activities.
• Good communication skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Create a happy and fulfilled environment for residents.
• Work collaboratively with the care team.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Personal care

Job description

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Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover 9 months

Location: Lydney

Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week, mix of 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm, 8am-8pm weekdays and weekend working

We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want!

Located just a short drive from the small town of Lydney in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is Rodley House, a charming and quaint home offering compassionate nursing, respite and residential care to 42 residents.

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.

We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.

AND IN RETURN

We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents lives and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rat’d for part time)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.