Care Assistant (Nights)

TN United Kingdom; Chard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants in Chard. This rewarding role involves supporting residents with personal care and engaging them in various activities that promote health and wellbeing. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering tailored training and development opportunities. With a focus on teamwork and respect, you will be part of a family-run business that prioritizes excellent care standards. Enjoy flexible working patterns, great benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

FREE face-to-face counselling

Employee of the Month voucher

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

FREE meditation series

On-site parking

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; values and attitude matter more.
• Training and support provided for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs and health activities.
• Engage residents in social activities such as arts and crafts.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Personal Care Assistance

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Chard for our next amazing Care Assistants!

Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.

You will be working directly with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Enablement workers daily to achieve resident outcomes and work collaboratively with NHS professionals as part of a partnership working.

Have you ever asked the question – Why get into Care?

• Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
• We can offer flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and development opportunities are tailored to you.
• Great company benefits.
• Real job satisfaction.
• You are providing peace of mind for family members.

What are the tangible benefits of working for Harbour?

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling for you and your family!
• £ voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the Month’.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card – up to % discount across dozens of retailers.
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £ annually, usable at over big brands.
• FREE meditation series.
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events.
• FREE mental health support programmes.
• FREE workout plans.
• FREE live digital gym classes.
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series.
• Seasonal company events, competitions, and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £ when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare.
• On-site parking.
• Flex Earn – earned wage access.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. Duties may include support with personal care needs, as well as helping residents participate in activities that support their health and wellbeing, such as arts and crafts, watching sports, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips, and social occasions.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a family-run business with care homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listens and engages with our diverse communities, valuing teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophy is quite simple: we strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care, regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

We will give you all the training and support you need, including obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Harbour Healthcare has won many accolades and awards over the years, including carehome.co.uk Top Awards for the 5th consecutive year, and we are Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to children and adults.