Support Assistant - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Nazareth Care

Nazareth Care
Nazareth Care
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Blackburn, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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About The Role:

We have opportunity at our Retirement Village for a Support Assistant.

The main responsibility of the job is to ensure the highest standard of service to each Resident in a warm, caring atmosphere.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Setting and maintaining high standards of service provision to each individual Resident in line with Company Policy.
  • To help in the Dining Room with layingup of tables and serving of meals and washing up.
  • To sell services to residents on site.
  • To provide an oncall service to residents and monitor emergency call system.
  • To pay attention to Residents needs and individual requirements.
  • To help, support and organise events held on site for all Residents.
  • To be able to quickly assess any emergency situation and call the relevant body for help in the event of an emergency arising.
  • General cleaning of communal areas and rubbish collection.
  • Regular night patrols (if working a night shift).
  • To help with administrative duties delegated by Village Manager.

About You:


Being a Support Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering a first-class service and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents.

Experience in elderly care is desirable but not essential. It is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually.

The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working.

It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.


Working for Us:

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new.

In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:


  • We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
  • Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
  • Wellbeing free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
  • Aged we pay at least National Living Wage rate
  • Pension contributions
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Breaks
  • Free onsite parking
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