Extra Care Housing – Care & Support Assistant, FEMALE ONLY

Way Ahead Community Services Ltd.; Frome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Way Ahead Community Services Ltd. is seeking an ECH Care Support Assistant to provide compassionate care for clients in their homes. Full training will be given, and shifts can be flexible, making this an ideal role for caring individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. The position offers a pay rate of £12.39 per hour, with additional benefits such as free training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free training and ongoing support

Choice of full and part-time hours

Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays

Free enhanced DBS check

Additional holidays for long service

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday Leave Day

Cycle to Work Scheme

NEST Pension 5% Employee & 3% Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications needed, training provided.
• Must have a caring and attentive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with morning and evening routines including personal care.
• Prepare meals and provide companionship.
• Assist with medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Listening

Caring Nature

Attention to Detail

Job description

Area: Keyford Heights - Frome, Somerset
Hours: Full-time, Part-time Available / £12.39-£13.44 per hour
Reference:

Since 1994 Way Ahead Care believe in providing individual care for individual people. We are proud of the quality of care and support we provide to our customers.

Everything we do at Way Ahead Care is underpinned by our four core values:

• Connecting with people
• Making a difference
• Doing the right thing

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.

You do not need qualifications or previous experience to apply for this role, full training will be provided. A good pair of eyes, a listening ear and a warm caring nature is all you need for this role.

Working as a ECH Care Support Assistant you will make a real difference to the lives of our service users. Our customers deserve the best care possible, every day of the year. You will therefore have the commitment and desire to give someone your best attention.

If you tick these boxes, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.

Location:Keyford Heights, Randolph Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1GF

Shift Patterns:Shifts available between the hours of 7am-10pm

Part time and Full time opportunities are available.

Days:Can be Flexible but all employees must be available to work alternative weekends.

ECH Care Support Assistant Duties Include:

· Assisting with morning and evening routines; dressing, personal care, etc.

· Meal preparation; making a cracking cup of tea through to helping with breakfast, lunch or dinner.

· Light domestic duties.

· Companionship, our clients are full of great stories they love a listening ear and being able to relive their memories within their stories.

· Assistance with medication.

· Maintaining accurate records.

In Return We Offer Great Benefits Including:

· Free training and ongoing support in the role.

· Choice of full and part time hours to suit your work/life balance.

· Pay Rate of £12.39 per hour

· Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays.

· Free enhanced DBS check.

· Additional holidays for long service of 5 and 10 years.

· A generous Recommend a Friend Scheme

· Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

· Monthly staff lottery.

· Birthday Leave Day.

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· NEST Pension 5% Employee & 3% Employer Contribution.

Way Ahead Care is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Way Ahead Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

We look forward to hearing from you, please apply below or contact our friendly recruitment team on 01823 448321 – [e-mail]