Care Assistant - Days

Job summary

Guiseley Manor Care Home is a purpose-built 72 care home facility and is situated in the town of Guiseley in the heart of west Yorkshire, Leeds. The home provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to 72 residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have a full time contract available with an hourly rate of £12.21! Shift times are 0745-2000, with alternate weekend working.


Role Responsibilities:


To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person centred way.
Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
Model best practice when delivering care.
Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
Contribute to the daily records of residents.
Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


Skills and experience required:


Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable
Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment
Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence


The Benefits


Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles


Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
Paid DBS
Uniform provided
Paid training
Excellent induction programme for new starters
A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
A competitive rate of pay
Wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Ongoing career development
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
Pension scheme
Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)


This position is subject to a DBS check