We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn’t essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
Competitive salary
Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle
Various shifts available
Free meals
Access to excellent training
Career development opportunities
Free onsite parking
Free uniform
NEST work place pension contributions
Long service awards
We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.As a Care Assistant you will be:
Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents
Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene
Understanding our resident’s communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language
Providing emotional support to individuals and their families
Working with significant people in our resident’s life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident’s care
To succeed you will be:
A team player who engages well with others
Strong communicator and influencer
Energetic and hard-working
Flexible and adaptable to change
Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse or other customer facing environments then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.Location:Hungerford, NewtonExcellently situated, Hungerford Care Home is located just two miles from the picturesque market town of Hungerford. Here you’ll find amenities, eateries and river walks. Nearby, enjoy the stunning scenery of the North Wessex Downs and the sights and shops of Newbury.The home provides general nursing care and more focused nursing care for residents living with dementia.
