Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Reydon, Southwold |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orwell Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PV034 |
Summary
Care Assistant – Pitches View, Reydon
£11.55 per hour; £22,822.80 FTE
Various part-time and full-time positions; various bank/ relief shifts available
Do not miss out on a £750 joining bonus*
Job Ref: PV034
Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?
Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give?
This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives, but also your own.
The Role
We are looking for a Care Assistant who understand it is the little things that can make the biggest difference.
As an Orwell Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in the lives of our customers, giving them the choice to stay in the comfort of their own homes and supporting them with everything they need to do to live well. You will work mostly alone in someone’s home but will be part of a care team for the benefit and wellbeing of all the tenants who live at the service. No two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive in Orwell.
In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:
• personal care
• medication administration
• supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• helping with eating and drinking
• light domestic duties such as bed making
• support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation
About you
You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces.
• you are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude
• you want to make a difference every day
• you focus on the individual and not the routine
• you are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces
About Pitches View …
Pitches View is situated in the village of Reydon, one mile north-west of Southwold, Suffolk. Reydon and Southwold have a number of local amenities including a doctor's surgeries, dentists, shops, hotels and restaurants, allotments and village hall.
More reasons to apply…
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
• reward and recognition awards
• free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.
• ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• wellbeing programme
• Great training and development opportunities
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification...
• Care Certificate, is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
• Full driving licence, is desirable
*To be eligible for the £750 a joining bonus, you must meet the following criteria:
• If you have not been working in the care industry for the previous 2 years OR have come straight from education (eg, college, sixth form, apprenticeship).
• You must be employed for a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• The scheme must be a CQC registered provider in Suffolk.
• You must work for at least 12 weeks with Orwell and pass this starting period to qualify for the payment
Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.
Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/
By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
£11.55 per hour; £22,822.80 FTE
Various part-time and full-time positions; various bank/ relief shifts available
Do not miss out on a £750 joining bonus*
Job Ref: PV034
Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?
Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give?
This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives, but also your own.
The Role
We are looking for a Care Assistant who understand it is the little things that can make the biggest difference.
As an Orwell Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in the lives of our customers, giving them the choice to stay in the comfort of their own homes and supporting them with everything they need to do to live well. You will work mostly alone in someone’s home but will be part of a care team for the benefit and wellbeing of all the tenants who live at the service. No two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive in Orwell.
In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:
• personal care
• medication administration
• supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• helping with eating and drinking
• light domestic duties such as bed making
• support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation
About you
You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces.
• you are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude
• you want to make a difference every day
• you focus on the individual and not the routine
• you are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces
About Pitches View …
Pitches View is situated in the village of Reydon, one mile north-west of Southwold, Suffolk. Reydon and Southwold have a number of local amenities including a doctor's surgeries, dentists, shops, hotels and restaurants, allotments and village hall.
More reasons to apply…
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
• reward and recognition awards
• free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.
• ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• wellbeing programme
• Great training and development opportunities
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification...
• Care Certificate, is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
• Full driving licence, is desirable
*To be eligible for the £750 a joining bonus, you must meet the following criteria:
• If you have not been working in the care industry for the previous 2 years OR have come straight from education (eg, college, sixth form, apprenticeship).
• You must be employed for a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• The scheme must be a CQC registered provider in Suffolk.
• You must work for at least 12 weeks with Orwell and pass this starting period to qualify for the payment
Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.
Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/
By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.