Care Assistant

Job summary

Care Assistant (Days and Nights)

Day and Night Care Assistant required for our warm and friendly 20-Bedded residential home within Dereham, Norfolk.

Hours of work are 7:00am until 2pm, 2pm until 9:30pm and 9:30pm until 7am.

Driving license and use of a car required.

Excellent rates of pay with permanent contracts and support

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.

Every employee will receive a full induction on commencement of employment ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and has a good understanding of our high standards and ethos of the business.

Day-to-day tasks will include:

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained.
• This role is about interacting with the residents on a personal level, assisting them with their daily living routines, ensuring they are safe and well throughout the day and all their holistic care needs are met.
• Working positively with colleagues, families and external organisations to assist in supporting those who live in the home.
• Assisting with meals and drinks.
• You will be completing relevant care records to a good standard

What we would like you to have:

• Strong communication skills
• Takes pride in working with vulnerable people and takes safeguarding responsibilities seriously
• Effective decision making and judgement
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Achieves all Health & Safety standards

Benefits and Culture

• Company Pension
• Annual Leave 28 days
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Free Uniform
• Regular Training
• Long term career opportunities
• Flexible Shift Pattern
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Skills/Qualifications:

• On the job training will be provided