Care Assistant – Townsend Manor

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Townsend Manor Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts for 33 and 44 hours.

Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in Soham. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive rate of £12.55 per hour
• Job Satisfaction
• Company Pension
• Development Opportunities
• Free On-site Parking
• PVG/Enhanced DBS Check
• Access to a Blue Light discount card
• Refer a friend scheme

DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES:

• To support each resident to enable them to remain as active and independent as possible within the limitations of their condition.
• To encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and continence.
• To respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy and dignity and to be sensitive to each resident’s needs.
• To work flexibly, providing help with physical care as required to meet the care and support needs of the resident.
• To support and assist residents with their mobility through the application of skills and knowledge obtained through training, ensuring that any equipment required is used in a safe and proper manner.
• To assist with the serving of meals and drinks and to provide care and support where required to ensure that the resident receives a satisfactory food and fluid intake.
• To complete and maintain all required daily records to demonstrate a complete record of the resident’s social engagement, activities and physical care.
• To work effectively as a team member or an individual to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.

*Please note at this time we cannot offer Tier 2 sponsorship*

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.55 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Soham, CB7 5BE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person