Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Maldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant at a welcoming care home in Maldon. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older people by providing essential support and care. You will assist with daily activities, ensuring dignity and respect for residents while enjoying a family-like atmosphere. With flexible shifts and a supportive environment, this position promises not only a rewarding experience but also opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you have a caring heart and a desire to help others, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Free On-Site Parking

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme

Paid DBS Certificate

Funded Qualifications

Paid Uniform

Employee of the Month Reward

Team Appreciation Week

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal but not mandatory.
• Must have a caring attitude and the desire to work with older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care for residents.
• Engage in meaningful activities promoting independence and dignity.

Skills

Caring and Kind Approach

Experience in Care Environment

Education

Care Qualifications (if required)

Job description

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As a Care Assistant at our Longfield Care Home in Maldon, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 30 hours per week
• Shifts from 8am - 8pm, 8am - 2pm and 2pm - 8pm, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.