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Care Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 09 April 2024
Salary: £11.38 to £12.23 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 May 2024
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Company: HCPA
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HCPA003977

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Summary

About the Company



At Quantum Care, we take immense pride in our track record of delivering top-tier care services to a community of over 2000 seniors spanning Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex. Currently, we're on the lookout for a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in our St. Albans-based facility.



Our core commitment revolves around ensuring the safety, well-being, and contentment of our residents. To this end, we've implemented a series of rigorous safety measures, underscoring our unwavering dedication to their holistic health. Quantum Care operates within a framework of shared values that consistently drive us toward high-caliber care provision and innovative practices. This foundation emphasises resident appreciation, staff recognition, and the firm embrace of principles rooted in equality and impartiality.



If you're eager to contribute your passion to a purpose-driven environment, Quantum Care is the place where your aspirations can thrive, and your skills can make a genuine impact.



Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?



Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

Herts Rewards (Vivup)
XO Student Discount
Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to univaersity students!
Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...



We would love to have you in our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:

Competitive salaries with weekend enhancements
Career development opportunities & recognition of career milestones
First class in-house training provided from day one
Free Employee Assistance Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance to help balance work, family and life.
Company pension scheme & optional salary death in service benefit (after 1 year)
Free DBS and uniform
Access to retail offers
Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral
**Terms and conditions apply to all benefits



This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that offers great career progression.



What does this Care Assistant job involve?



Hours of Work: 37 Hours Per Week - Shifts: (This can vary) 07:30 - 15:00 / 14:00 - 21:30 + Alternating Weekends



Dedicated to a personalised approach, our team orchestrates bespoke care that seamlessly aligns with the unique needs of each resident. From facilitating daily activities to tending to nutritional requirements, medication administration, healthcare facilitation, and personal care – we cover it all.



Your role will encompass:

Document daily notes in care plans
Providing personal care services to residents
Supporting residents with their daily activities
Serving food and supporting with additional nutritional needs


Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?



Who we are looking for:

You’ll be naturally compassionate and patient, it is not necessary to have previous experience of working in a similar care environment because as long as you have a positive attitude and good communication skills, our first-class training will do the rest.
You’ll be willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents. Training will be provided
A willingness to be trained and to achieve Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
The ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)
You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for this job.


We welcome applications from people around the world who can work in the UK permanently or for a limited time. We need to make sure that our candidates have the right to work in the country as we’re not able to employ them otherwise. We are not able to offer sponsorship.





If you are interested in this position, please apply today and we will call you within the next few days. If this is not the right job for you, you can search and apply easily for other positions via www.hertsgoodcare.com



Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position.



HCPA is not a registered sponsor for international workers seeking employment through the skilled or temporary worker route. Please refer to the UK Immigration Points-based routes and the information below to check your eligibility to work in the UK https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules

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