Domiciliary Care Assistant

Job summary

Bank Domiciliary Care Assistant Location: Oxlip House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Pay rate: £13.73 per hour (Weekends £14.73 per hour) Contracted Hours: Bank Shifts: 7am.-2pm, 2pm -10pm  ABOUT THE ROLE Do you want to have greater say over when you work? Then this role is perfect for you. Bank contracts are not temporary, but they are flexible. They don’t have any guaranteed hours so when we do offer you work it’s your choice to work or not. This gives you the flexibility to work around your other commitments, such as your studies, another job or caring for family members. Or if you a looking to gain experience in the care sector without making a permanent commitment, or to simply ‘keep your hand in’ if you are partially retired; bank contracts are an excellent option for you. Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, are made up of self-contained one or two-bedroom apartments, all carefully designed and built to help clients live as independently as they can. With their own front door, clients can come and go as they please, socialise with neighbours in the communal areas or enjoy their own company in privacy. Within each housing scheme our care teams are on hand round the clock to support our clients with daily tasks and activities; this is known as domiciliary care. Our Domiciliary Care Assistants make a real difference to our clients every day; whether it’s helping them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or supporting with light household duties, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. No two days will be the same, but all of our clients live in the same building, so you won’t need to travel between different locations Oxlip House is an 52 apartments Extra Care Housing scheme situated in Bury St Edmund's.  AND IN RETURN Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a bank worker: * Higher rates of pay at weekends  * Workplace pension * Free uniform * Free DBS * Care Worker Charity membership for well-being and financial aid * Refer a Friend reward programme paying up to £500 for care assistant recommendations * Blue Light Card, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more ABOUT YOU If you’ve worked in care before, then that’s great as you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. But if care as a profession is new to you, then don’t worry – we’ll provide all the training you need to start your care journey with us, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment. What’s more important to us is that you’re good at communicating with people, you enjoy working as part of a team, you’ll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job every day.   If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a care assistant within our buildings, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply today. We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested #IND1 #TH1