Job Description
Location: Cherry Tree House, 49 Dobbins Lane, Wendover. You must be a UK resident with a working visa to apply.
What does the role entail?
- Personal care: Supporting residents with personal care and hygiene, including washing, dressing, and assisting to the toilet, while considering their level of independence and adjusting your approach appropriately.
- Hydration and nourishment: Assisting residents during mealtimes, keeping them refreshed and hydrated by providing drinks throughout the day, and ensuring they are offered snacks and nourishment between meals or when requested.
- Deliver high levels of care: Assist the seniors and managers as required, liaising with other team members to ensure residents receive an excellent standard of care.
- Documentation: Accurately maintain daily records and care plans, ensuring all documentation is up to date in line with regulatory requirements and effectively reflects each individual’s care needs.
- Promote autonomy and independence: Support residents in making choices that reflect their personal wellness and daily living, ensuring they feel valued for their contributions to society, both past and present.
- Adherence to professional standards: Uphold the highest standards of care, ensuring compliance with Salveo Care policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and attributes
- Strong communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively and confidently with elderly residents, their families, and the care team.
- Experience and training: While experience in a similar role is welcome, comprehensive training will be provided.
- Passion for wellness: A genuine enthusiasm for promoting wellness and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
- Empathy and compassion: A calm, caring personality with a deep understanding of the importance of holistic care.
- Trust: Demonstrate a genuine investment in the health and happiness of residents, maintaining open and honest communication to inspire a culture of trust.
- Positivity and initiative: The ability to take initiative and maintain a positive, can‑do attitude is essential.
Benefits
- Pay: Competitive pay, with rewards for flexibility and overtime.
- Support: Working for a supportive company in a nurturing environment that ensures you can reach your full potential.
- Career development: Be part of a program of continuous improvement with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Pension scheme: Access to a generous company pension scheme.
- Staff meals: Complimentary meals provided during your shifts.
- Employee assistance programme: Free counseling and additional support services available to all staff.
- Cycle to work scheme: Discounts on new bikes and assistance with payment plans.
- Blue light card: Access to substantial discounts on shopping, entertainment, food, and more.
Cherry Tree House is a multi‑award‑winning private care home situated in the beautiful and quiet residential area of Wendover. The home provides residential and mild dementia care for up to 20 people.
Closing dates and salary
Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: From £13.70 Hourly to £15.70 Hourly
