Care Assistant – Escan Manor

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Escan Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts for up to 44 hours.

Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in Exeter. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care for up to 72 residents.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive rate of £12.55- £13.17 per hour
• Job Satisfaction
• Company Pension
• Development Opportunities
• Support & Guidance
• Free On-site Parking
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Access to a Blue Light discount card

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.

ABOUT YOU:

Required Skills:

• One years’ experience as a care assistant.
• You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Holds a SVQ 2/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
• First-aid knowledge
• Initiative
• Problem-solving skills
• Flexibility
• Team working

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)/Enhanced DBS Check.

**Please note that at this time we are unable to provide sponsorship for potential candidates living in the UK, and as such can only accept applications from those who already have the RTW in the UK**

Reference: #SCGS3

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Exeter, EX2 4DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a NVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare?
• Would you prefer days or nights?

Experience:

• Care Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person