Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider based in Wixams is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. The role involves providing essential domiciliary care, supporting residents' physical and emotional well-being, and encouraging independence. Offering £13.61 per hour on a part-time basis, the position includes numerous benefits like a £500 Golden Hello, generous annual leave, and ongoing training. Ideal candidates are communicative, flexible, and have a caring attitude. Join a rewarding environment that makes a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500

33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Enhanced employer pension contribution (5% employee)

Blue Light Card discounts

Attendance Reward

Free Life Insurance

Buy And Sell Holiday

Cycle2work Scheme

Free Use of Onsite Gym

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual willing to assist in personal care and social activities.
• Ability to promote residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Willingness to maintain records according to company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents.
• Promote residents' independence and self-belief.
• Complete records in line with policy.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification

Job description

Wixams, part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, are recruiting care staff now!

This is an exciting time to be joining Wixamsand be part of a supportive team in a luxury retirement village.

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship

Are you a Care Assistantwho iscompassionate, patient, and personableand would liketo develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.

• Role: Care Assistant

• Hours: 21hrs per week = 4shifts per week including alternate weekends

  • Shift times include: 7am-11am, 4pm-9pm, 7am-2:30pm,2:30pm-10pm*

• Salary: £13.61per hour

• Location: Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA
  *Shift times are subject to change to meet the requirements of the service

As a Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary careto our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

• Hold acare certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

Benefits:

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500! (Criteria Applies)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhanceedemployer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Free Use of Onsite GymOngoing Training and Development
• Plus, Usual Benefits.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Don’t miss out!Click‘apply’now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Care Assistants.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!