Care Assistant (part-time)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

£11.00 (£22,880 based on a 40-hr working week)

We are currently seeking to recruit a caring, committed and reliable Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Penmount Grange for day shift’s part time.

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 from St Austell on the South coast to Bude on the North coast 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.

An interview and 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 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 comprehensive 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 day care shifts at Penmount Grange are between the hours of 07.00 hrs (7am) to 14.00 hrs (2pm) and from 14.00 hrs (2pm) to 21.00 hrs (9pm).

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

· Care Certificate or 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 an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)

Company Pension

Bupa - employee assistance programme

Weekly Pay

Structured induction with shadow shifts and ongoing training

Opportunity for career growth

£250 Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Care eligibility for thousands of online and high street discounts.

For more information or an informal discussion on the role please call Caroline on 01208 831220

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person