Carer

Goodson Lodge; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

At Goodson Lodge, we're seeking compassionate care assistants to provide person-centred care for our residents. You'll support daily routines including personal care and foster a positive environment. Whether experienced or new to care, we offer training and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing with service

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Great communicator and able to build positive relationships.
• Experience is welcome but not essential; we provide training.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily routines and personal care.
• Create a happy and fulfilled life for residents.

Skills

Communication

Kindness

Relationship building

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Pay rate: £12.20 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available

Contracted Hours: Bank

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

Goodson Lodge is situated in the historic county town of Trowbridge. This purpose-built care home has been created with our residents in mind. The home provides 24-hour specialist person-centred dementia care, residential care and respite care.

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.