Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southampton is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team at Speedwell Court. The role involves supporting residents with personal and medical care needs, fostering emotional connections, and contributing to care plans. Candidates should be compassionate and committed to enhancing the well-being and dignity of elderly residents. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including generous paid leave, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to assist residents with personal care and medical needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with residents.
• Commitment to respecting dignity and independence of residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care tasks.
• Support residents during meal times, promoting their choice.
• Contribute to developing and implementing care plans.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Medical care support

Emotional support

Building relationships with residents

Job description

Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose built home that provides an exclusive setting and high quality residential and Dementia care to its elderly residents. Staff are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of residents. This includes providing a range of activities to get involved with, serving delicious, nutritious meals and providing a high standard of care and support to residents.

Hours:

Shift times are 8am-8pm. Full or part time hours available. Both of which include alternate weekend shifts.

The Role:

As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery. You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests. You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.

Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. Typical tasks that you may assist with are -

• Assisting residents with washing anddressing and getting ready for the day.
• You will help residents with meal times including,eating anddrinking - always promoting choice.
• Providing support to residents in getting around and being as able as possible.
• You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; theirdignity and independence, always.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents care plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

At Speedwell Court, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Access to obtain a "Blue Light Card", offering discounts in various locations.

To be considered for the role, click 'apply now' and upload a copy of your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.