Care Assistant

Job summary

Pencombe Hall is a 26 room, family-run, care home that provides help and support for elderly people living within our home. We pride ourselves on providing high levels of person-centred care, taking into consideration the wishes and needs of our residents.

We are currently recruiting for Day & Night Care Assistants to join our friendly team

Our ideal candidate:

Will have a genuine interest in working within a care environment

Ability to communicate effectively

Be a Team Player

Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Provide person-centred care, whilst respecting privacy and dignity
• Develop effective working relationships with the other employees within the home
• Support an open, positive and inclusive working culture.
• Participate in the evaluation of the workplace to ensure consistent improvements are being made.
• Work to establish effective employer/employee relationships.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of care policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the care practice.
• Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of care implementation and delivery
• Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams in order to maximise opportunities for Service User therapeutic care.

Benefits of working at Pencombe Hall

• Paid breaks.
• Petrol contribution (up to 20p/mile dependant on distance travelled – excluding those within 5 miles of Pencombe)
• Refer a Friend scheme (Up to £500 available)
• Pension Scheme
• Hot Meals on shift
• Free on-site Parking
• Criminal Record check, funded by Pencombe Hall
• Uniform, funded by Pencombe Hall
• Training programme to enhance your skills leading to potential career progression
• Annual Pay Review