Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A residential care provider in Wokingham is seeking a Care Assistant to provide essential support for residents. The role involves assisting with daily care tasks while fostering a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong empathetic nature and a desire to make a difference. Benefits include competitive pay, 31 days leave pro-rata, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

£12.96 p/h pay

Up to 31 days paid leave

Healthcare expenses reimbursement

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be sensitive, empathetic, and love to care for others.
• Enjoys building meaningful relationships and making a real difference.
• Eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal and medical care needs.
• Build bonds with residents and provide emotional support.
• Help residents feel at home while respecting their dignity and independence.
• Contribute to developing residents' care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Supportive Care

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We’re dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Care Assistant
The Home: Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham.
Location: Winnersh Care Home, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW
Hours: 33 hours available a week and alternative weekends.
Shift Pattern: 8am – 8pm. 3 x Day Shifts
Pay: £12.96p/h - £13.31p/h

The Role of Care Assistant

• 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. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

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

Benefits

• £12.96 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.