Care Assistant

Overview

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Hope House in Accrington, working DAYS or NIGHTS on a rota basis: 8am–8pm or 8pm–8am. Alternate weekend availability required.

Full-time and part-time contracts available.

Hope House is a Nursing home catering for up to 42 residents, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable & happy as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the Role

As Care Assistant you will assist the care team in the daily running of the Home, maintaining high standards of care and service towards our residents, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal care and emotional support to residents.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant you will:

• Assist the care team in daily operations of the Home
• Maintain high standards of care and service for residents, relatives, visitors and staff
• Provide a range of personal care and emotional support to residents

We offer

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 4 weekly Pay
• Free parking
• DBS check
• Comprehensive induction training
• On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Free Uniform

Qualifications and qualities

Ideally, you will have experience within a similar role or setting. You will be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, be self-motivated, resilient and well-organised. We are looking for dependable individuals who are able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.