Care Assistant

Job summary

Please note, we do not provide sponsorships.

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?

Acorn House is a newly renovated 64-bed home situated in the centre of Nottingham, providing residential and specialist dementia care. The home is looking to find Care Assistants to join the already fabulous team. 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;

• £12.83 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 Carrington, NG5 2AT

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;

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Claim cash back on dental, eye care, physio, prescriptions etc
• 24/7 counselling service
• 24/7 GP service
• And more..
• Referral programme – claim up to £200 for referring a friend
• Employee of the month
• Care Awards
• Double Pay on bank holidays
• Early Pay Day scheme
• Various learning 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 welcomed and comfortable
• Supervisory and leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire
• Willingness to develop new skills