Compassionate Care Assistant | Zero-Hour Shifts & Training

Pilgrims' Friend Society; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Pension scheme

Care Friends referral

Medicash

Perkbox

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join the team at Middlefields House, a state-of-the-art home for 48 residents. We offer 24/7 care and support for older and sometimes ill residents, with day and night shifts available on a zero hour/bank basis.

Our Christian ethos underpins all we do, and you will be part of a caring, supportive staff team that values dignity and respect for every resident, helping them stay independent and connected to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and an understanding of dementia is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and provide an excellent level of care to clients.
• Be well-organised, adaptable and practical.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, professional service of care to residents.
• Help a resident with personal cleanliness and bathing.
• Support residents to eat and drink.
• Get to know residents to comfort, assist and give reassurance.
• Treat residents as individuals with unique needs.

Skills

Empathy for older people

Team player

Organised & adaptable

Dementia care experience

Job description

Pilgrims' Friend Society is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join the team at Middlefields House, a state-of-the-art home for 48 residents. We offer 24/7 care and support for older and sometimes ill residents, with day and night shifts available on a zero hour/bank basis.

Our Christian ethos underpins all we do, and you will be part of a caring, supportive staff team that values dignity and respect for every resident, helping them stay independent and connected to the community.