Care Assistant - Bodmin, United Kingdom - Westheath Care Homes

Westheath Care Homes

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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£12.65 p/h (£26,312 a year based on a 40hr working week)

We are currently seeking to recruit a caring, committed and reliable Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Pendrea House for 2 nightshifts a week.

Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and Bude area, all of which have obtained and maintained a 'Good' CQC rating.

We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers that have a high number of years in working in care.

At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd you'll be truly valued and respected member of the team.

Following an interview, an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out by the company on you prior to final confirmation of a job offer (this will be paid for by the company - but maybe repaid to the company should you leave within a 3-month period), you will then be enrolled into our induction programme, this will be followed by shadow shifts, enabling you to become confident in your new role.

Previous experience is desired, however, if you are new to care, we provide full training within our induction programme.

Duties will consist of providing person centred care for our residents through a range of care and support services, encouraging Independence in a dignified and compassionate manner.

Our night shifts at Pendrea House are 21.30 hrs (9.30pm) to 08:00 hrs (8am)

Key Requirements

Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for
Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
Ability to work as a team member as well as own initiative when required
Must be able to work every other weekend
Provide cover when other team members take annual leave or are absent for other reasons
Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
Experience in health and social care is preferable not but essential
NVQ level 2 or above in Health and social Care or willingness to achieve

In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and also an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)

Weekly pay
Company Pension

Bupa

Employee assistance programme
Structured induction programme with shadow shifts and ongoing training
Opportunities for career growth
Blue Light Card Eligibility for thousands of online and high street discounts

- £250 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

For more information or an informal discussion on the role please call Helen on

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£12.16 per hour

Benefits: