Job details
- Salary£12.71 to £13.71 per hour24500 plus overtime
- RoleCarer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
- HoursFull Time or Part Time
- LocationReading, Berkshire
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Care Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at Coombe House, an Outstanding-rated residential care home in Streatley.
We are looking for someone who is caring, kind and reliable, with a genuine interest in supporting older people and making a difference to their lives.
We can offer:
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Full-time or part-time hours
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Good rates of pay
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A friendly and supportive working environment
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Full training for the right candidate, so previous experience is preferred but not essential
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Accommodation available if required. But no sponsorship at this time.
Coombe House has a wonderful, established team, with many of our staff having worked here for a number of years. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, homely environment where both residents and staff are valued and everyone is part of the Coombe House family.
Skills / Qualifications
- Previous experience in a care setting preferred but not essential
- as full training will be provided.
- A relevant care qualification
- such as NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- is desirable but not essential.
- Good standard of spoken and written English.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with residents
- relatives and colleagues.
- Able to understand and follow care plans
- instructions and written records.
- kind and reliable with a genuine interest in supporting older people.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Committed to maintaining residents' dignity
- independence and wellbeing.
- Caring
- patient
- kind and reliable with a genuine interest in supporting older people.