Care Assistant
Job Summary
Darnford Rose Care Home is looking for compassionate, caring and dedicated Care Assistants to join our friendly team.
We can offer:
- Full Time - 38.5 Hours per week
- Days or Nights
- £12.85 per hour
As a Care Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting residents to live comfortable, fulfilling and independent lives. Whether you're providing personal care, offering companionship or simply sharing a conversation, every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding new career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing.
- Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
- Assist residents with eating, drinking and maintaining good nutrition and hydration.
- Build positive relationships with residents, their families and your colleagues.
- Encourage residents to take part in activities and maintain their independence wherever possible.
- Follow individual care plans and report any changes in residents' health or wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively during handovers.
- Follow safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety procedures at all times.
- Work collaboratively as part of a caring and supportive team.
- Help create a warm, welcoming and homely environment for every resident.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Is kind, compassionate and genuinely passionate about caring for others.
- Has previous experience in a care setting (desirable, but not essential).
- Holds or is willing to work towards their Care Certificate (essential).
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Is reliable, professional and able to work flexibly.
- Is calm, patient and reassuring in a busy environment.
- Understands the importance of dignity, respect and person-centred care.
- Is committed to learning, developing and providing the highest standards of care.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Career progression opportunities across our growing organisation.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Free uniform.
- Paid mandatory training.
- DBS fee refunded.
- Annual leave equivalent to 5.6 weeks (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Free Blue Light Card.
- Access to on-demand pay and savings through our financial wellbeing app.
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