Care Assistant Full Time Or Part Time

As a Care Assistant with Whitehaven Residential Care Home, you will help residents enjoy each day and ensure they receive the highest quality care that they so deserve. You will assist with discreet personal care and enjoy daily life together within a safe, clean, and homely setting, providing support, reassurance, and companionship. It is a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment and share magical moments and memories. Every day will be different, so you can expect work that is both varied and highly rewarding.
About the role:
Our diverse and inclusive group of carers share a prevailing passion to make a difference to the lives of our residents. You too could be part of our committed team promoting independence in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Our home encourages involvement in a range of fun, stimulating and meaningful activities to put a smile on the faces of the people who we are privileged to work with.
You will go on a shift pattern which will include working weekends.
About you:
Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided, your empathy and warm-hearted approach towards resident’s care.
Holding an NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care would be advantageous or a willingness to work towards this. We are able to support you in obtaining this qualification on a fully funded apprenticeship supplied by external providers.
You should have excellent communication skills with a can-do attitude and the compassion required to deliver the highest standard of person-centred care.
Benefits:
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Quality, fully funded training to enhance your skills and develop your career.
• 28 days annual leave pro rata Hours
• Pension scheme available
• Quality PPE provided.
Appointment is subject to safer recruitment requirement to ensure the safeguarding of adults. The position will involve appropriate DBS checks and clearances.