At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to residents, building meaningful relationships.
- Company: Alderwood Care Home, dedicated to a happy and supportive work environment.
- Benefits: £13.00 per hour, zero hours contract, enhanced pay on bank holidays, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided, with excellent mental health support and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive difference in residents' lives while working in a fun, caring team.
- Qualifications: Previous care experience is essential; compassion and a caring nature are key.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Why join us? We're proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.
Benefits of joining our team:
- £13.00 per hour
- Zero hours contract - Bank shifts
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- I have an idea £50 gift card
- Dedicated Mental Health Champions
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
About the role:
As our Care Assistant (Bank shifts), you'll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and also getting around and enjoying our lovely home. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help you build meaningful relationships with our residents and you will get to know everything about their likes and dislikes as well as their needs.
Here's some other important things you need to know:
- You’ll follow electronic care plans for each resident and administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
- You must be alert at all times to our residents' physical and mental well-being.
- You will help maintain our high standards ensuring our residents' home is always clean and safe.
- Previous care experience is essential, and residential elderly care experience is desirable.
The Ideal Candidate:
Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people's comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.
About us and our home:
Caring for Our Mental Health Together. At Alderwood Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That's why we've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing.
Care Assistant - Bank employer: Alderwood Care Home
At Alderwood Care Home, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and supportive work environment where our team members feel valued and appreciated. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on mental health and employee wellbeing, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that celebrates kindness, compassion, and personal growth every day.
