Care Assistant
Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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Salary: | £11.75 to £12 per hour |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
Location: | Ware, Hertfordshire |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | HCPA |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | HCPA004089 |
Summary
About the Company
Westgate Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and caring Care Assistant to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre in Ware. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
Workplace pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
Free training and development
Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
Loyalty and long-service awards
Free uniform
Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, that some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at the interview stage
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
Hertfordshire based Rewards
Student Discount Packages
Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university 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 include bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
What does this Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work: 39 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
Support them to live happy and healthy lives
Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your workload and keep accurate records
Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
The right to live and work in the UK
A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided
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
Westgate Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and caring Care Assistant to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre in Ware. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
Workplace pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
Free training and development
Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
Loyalty and long-service awards
Free uniform
Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, that some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at the interview stage
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
Hertfordshire based Rewards
Student Discount Packages
Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university 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 include bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
What does this Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work: 39 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
Support them to live happy and healthy lives
Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your workload and keep accurate records
Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
The right to live and work in the UK
A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided
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