Care Assistant

Are you a compassionate individual who strives to enhance the lives of your residents daily? Do you want to join a company who are dedicated and supports ongoing training and development opportunities?

Rosewood Manor is an elegant 70-bed home situated in the idyllic market town of Market Harborough, purposefully built for its residents (equipped with its very own gin bar!). Providing residential and specialist dementia care, the fabulous team are currently seeking Care Assistants. Allocated to one floor to ensure the quality of care to residents, your primary focus is to ensure the happiness and independence of the residents in your care.

What you will receive as a Care Assistant;

• £11.67 per hour
• Full-time, permanent contract
• 38.5 hours per week on a rolling 6-week rota
• 12 hours shifts, 3 on 3 off, 8am-8pm
• Based in Market Harborough, LE16 9BZ

What you will be doing as a Care Assistant;

• Support residents with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene
• Provide support at meal times
• Ensure residents maintain good nutrition
• Assist residents to mobilise safely around the home
• Undertake light housekeeping duties such as tidying residents’ rooms, making and changing beds, etc.
• Interacting with, and encouraging residents to socialise and take part in activities
• Liaise with other care professionals relating to the needs of the residents

What benefits you will receive as a Care Assistant;

• Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more!!
• Company Christmas Bonus
• Employee of the month scheme
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Higher than average pay rates
• Full induction & training
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Care Assistant;

• Experience working within a caring environment
• NVQ L2 in Direct Care
• The ability to communicate well and make others feel welcome and comfortable
• Supervisory and leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire
• Willingness to develop new skills

Acacia Care offers sponsorship for Health and Care Worker Visas subject to eligibility criteria. Please note we are unable to support candidates on student visas. If you are interested and require sponsorship, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@acaciacare.co.uk.

If you would like to apply for this fabulous Care Assistant opportunity at Rosewood Manor, please send your CV via the ‘apply’ function as soon as possible and we will be in touch.

If you would like to find out more information about this Care Assistant role, please call the home on 01858 588799

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• UK visa sponsorship
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• adult care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ in Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person