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Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.55 to £11.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | Harwich, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orwell Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Care Assistant – Rosebank Park.
Harwich - Essex
£11.55 per hour
30 hours per week
Job Ref: RB012
Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?
If you are 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
At Rosebank we cherish values that define our commitment to exceptional caregiving.
Join us as a Care Assistant, where compassion, integrity, and empathy guide every interaction.
Embrace a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning. Your role goes beyond tasks – it's about fostering dignity and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. If you share our values and are ready to make a genuine difference, apply now to be a valued member of our team.
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
More reasons to apply…
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Retail discounts
• 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
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
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.
Harwich - Essex
£11.55 per hour
30 hours per week
Job Ref: RB012
Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?
If you are 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
At Rosebank we cherish values that define our commitment to exceptional caregiving.
Join us as a Care Assistant, where compassion, integrity, and empathy guide every interaction.
Embrace a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning. Your role goes beyond tasks – it's about fostering dignity and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. If you share our values and are ready to make a genuine difference, apply now to be a valued member of our team.
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
More reasons to apply…
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Retail discounts
• 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
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
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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Disability Confident
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.