Carer

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST; South Cerney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

The Lakes Care Home in South Cerney, Gloucestershire is looking for a Care Assistant to support residents with daily routines and personal care, delivering compassionate, dignified care in a homely setting.

You will join a friendly team, with induction training, ongoing development, and opportunities to build a rewarding career in elder care, contributing to residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to provide daily care and personal assistance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, toilet use).
• Promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing in a homely setting.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive living environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Carer

Care Assistant

Location: South Cerney, Gloucestershire

Pay rate: £13.78 Per Hour

Contracted Hours: 36/48 Hours per week available

The Lakes is a 64 bed Care Home situated in South Cerney, Cirencester. The home offers Day, Respite, Residential and Dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting. We’re rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk and Good by the Care Quality Commission.

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)
• Higher weekend pay

• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• 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.