Care Assistant

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents? The Home Meadow View is a beautiful, modern care home in Enniskillen, providing professional and compassionate care for up to 54 older people, including those living with dementia. With breath-taking views across a meadow, charming gardens and sociable shared spaces, Meadow View is a great option if you're considering a new place to call home.

Our safe and happy, home-from-home setting features luxury, state-of-the-art facilities and all the quintessential comforts in which to provide good quality, person-centred, residential and dementia care in Enniskillen. At Meadow View, residents' health and wellbeing are a priority. Our residents are fully supported to live a comfortable, active and fulfilled lifestyle, with compassionate carers on hand, around the clock, to support their individual needs and wishes.

All our private, light and spacious bedrooms are fully-furnished, with the benefit of en-suite facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home. We are dedicated to providing quality care for the residents living with dementia and for those who are cared for in their rooms too; our whole team approach to wellbeing means that everyone feels part of our lovely, welcoming community.

As a Care Assistant with Kathryn Homes, you'll join a dedicated team united by a profound desire to positively impact the lives of our residents. We're seeking Care Assistants who are wholeheartedly devoted to supporting our residents in embracing life to the fullest, promoting independence within a kind and compassionate setting.

Your commitment to enhancing the well-being and happiness of those in our care is truly valued and appreciated. Together, we create a warm and welcoming environment where every moment counts.

We do not require our Care Assistants to have experience although it is beneficial. We are seeking individuals whose empathy and warm-hearted approach stand out. Successful Care Assistants will have a positive, can-do attitude and excellent communication skills. Each day will bring something new, making for a diverse yet incredibly rewarding role.

At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

This is a casual Bank role. We need staff to be able to work Nights. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Required Criteria:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A good standard of oral and written English.
• A non-judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
• Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.

Desired Criteria:

• Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we'd love to have you join the team.

Company Benefits:

• Retirement plan and/or pension.
• Employee development programs.
• Free parking.
• Competitive salary.
• Social Opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Culture of recognition.
• On the job learning.

Salary £12.80 per hour.