Care Assistant (Days)

Job summary

Splendid Healthcare are delighted to be looking for Care Assistants to join our team at our Derwent Care Home.
Our purpose built spacious and dynamic home is just a short walk from the picturesque high street of Billingshurst, West Sussex.  We offer a variety of beautiful environments and a professional care team ready to cater for any needs.  We provide the following care for our residents; convalescent, dementia, nursing, palliative, residential and respite.

Who are you? 
Our dedicated nursing and care team work closely with residents and their families to develop person centered care.  
We are seeking Care Assistants who share our passion for providing the best possible care for our residents whilst advocating for their dignity at all times.  Someone who can demonstrate professionalism with energy in every aspect of the role and a commitment to ensuring our residents are able to continue to live their best life.
Whilst wanting to work alongside our fantastic team; possessing good communication skills, being reliable and able to adapt to the needs of each resident in your care are just some of the key qualities we look for in our Splendid family. We need you to be like minded in this approach, valuing the small things which are important to each of our residents and their families. 
We’d love you to be NVQ/QCF 2 qualified in Health & Social Care or have had some care experience but this is not essential as we provide lots of training. The key to us is that you live our values of honesty, brilliance, openness and being nimble.

What will I be doing?
•   Providing personal care to residents which is person centred and respects individual choices
•   Providing additional care and support as required when a resident is unwell or towards end of life
•   Documenting care given, recording any changes and reporting these to the person in charge of the shift
•   Providing support and advice to residents’ families and friends, keeping them informed at an appropriate level with due regard to the adherence of confidentiality
•   Providing social activities for residents 
•   Liaising with other agencies as required in the interests of the resident for example; GP, Social Services, Occupational Therapist, etc
•   Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel

Benefits of joining Splendid Healthcare:
•   28 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
•   Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme
•   Wagestream – Stream up to 50% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
•    Heavily discounted hotel stays and food and beverage discounts 
•   Comprehensive training and development programs
•   Mentorship and buddy schemes
•   24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. Giving you access to counselling services, physical wellbeing & financial aid.
•   Refer a friend scheme
•   Free Uniform
•   Onsite Parking

If successful your offer of employment will be subject to us obtaining satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and we will also need you to have the Right to Work in the UK. 
We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. 
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

If you would like to join the Splendid family, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today and attach your CV.