Job Title: Care Assistants
Based: Olton, Solihull, B27 6PF
Salary: Circa £8.40 to £10.23 per hour dependant on qualifications
Job Type: Full/Part-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 21st October 2019
Job Role:
The Trust (a well-established charitable care provider in Olton, Solihull) currently has vacancies for full-time (35 hrs per week) and part-time (17.5 hrs per week) Care Assistants to work day or night shifts at Alexandra House, their residential care home.
As a Care Assistant you will put the residents’ care and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do. They promote independence, dignity and quality of life always in a person centred, caring and supportive environment.
You will assist with both physical and emotional support and personal care, assisting residents who need support going to bed or getting up in the morning, you will perform regular resident checks throughout the night and complete reports as needed.
Key things about you:
- Some experience in long term care, assisted living or home care is beneficial but training will be provided
- Ideally you will have your NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care but this is not essential
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Exhibit a caring and compassionate attitude while articulating true concern for people
- Ability to work flexible hours
- An enhanced DBS check will be taken up for successful candidates
What they offer:
Well trained, well rewarded staff provide a better level of care. You will receive regular training and supervision, along with development opportunities across the Trust.
They continue to reward staff with competitive salaries and a number of employee benefits including.
- 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with service
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance programme
- Long service awards
- Ongoing career development training
Equal Opportunities:
The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Please note should sufficient applications be received they reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and recruit at any stage. They always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Elderly Care Worker, Elderly Care Assistant, Elderly Support Worker, Elderly Care, Support Assistant, Enabler, Healthcare Assistant will also be considered for this role
