At a Glance
- Tasks: Support elderly residents in daily activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Company: The Sandford Nursing Home, a caring community in beautiful Shropshire.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare portal, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a welcoming environment with excellent career development prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Team player with a caring attitude; care experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25400 £ per year.
Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 7BG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 42
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a care environment? Would you like to join a team who are dedicated to providing quality care for our residents?
We currently have a great opportunity for Care Assistants to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home on a permanent basis. We’re looking for a caring, dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire is a place our residents call home. It is a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life, promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect. You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life. This will involve:
- Assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet
- Assistance with diet and nutritional requirements
- Helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity
Skills and experience required
- The ability to work within a team and independently
- Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
- A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
- Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
- Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
- Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
- Ability to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the home
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.
Contact Details:
The Wrekin Housing Group Limited Recruitment Team
