At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to patients and support their daily needs.
- Company: Fairlie Healthcare, a leading provider of high-quality care with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn up to £13.50 per hour, enjoy paid breaks, free meals, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your skills in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your compassion and willingness to learn.
At Fairlie Healthcare, we are all about delivering outstanding care to our patients, and the best way to achieve this is to train and support the people who care for our patients. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on patients' lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Starting as a Care Assistant, you can earn up to £13.50 per hour within the first 12 to 18 months, and learn valuable specialised clinical skills in the process.
Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of care to vulnerable patients.
- Assisting residents with all their personal needs, ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.
- Ensuring documentation is completed in a timely fashion, reflecting the care delivered and escalating concerns regarding a patients' health and wellbeing to the nurse in charge at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Being friendly, kind and compassionate towards patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues, respecting the dignity and individuality of each patient.
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is preferred but not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme, after which you will work towards your Care Certificate qualification so you can gain confidence within your role.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates initiative and is respectful towards patients and other people in the home.
- Is an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
- Is adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Please note this role will require a DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Fairlie Healthcare Group. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also required. This role is not open to candidates who require sponsorship.
What's in it for me?
- Competitive hourly rate, which will increase as you gain new skills.
- Paid breaks.
- Free meals whilst working on shift.
- Comprehensive on the job training & support.
- Excellent new starter paid induction programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- No lone working, so you'll always have the support of another team member.
- Excellent progression opportunities on our new and improved career pathway.
Care Assistant - Sutton employer: The Fairlie Healthcare Group
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment at Highfield House Purley where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of our mission. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our staff can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values person-centered care and fosters a culture of collaboration and respect.
Contact Details:
The Fairlie Healthcare Group Recruitment Team
