Full Time Care Assistant

HealthCare Assistants to join our Care Centre in Rainham in the London Borough of Havering. It is a 62-bed, three-storey nursing home that is well-established in providing support to those with dementia and other additional needs. We pride ourselves on offering care that promotes dignity, independence and respect.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time, hours: 33- 44 per week

Salary: £11.44per hour depending on experience.

Please NOTE we are not able to provide sponsorship, we do need only Care Assistants able to work full-time ( 40 hours per week)

Benefits of joining our team

• Full time roles available
• Day shifts & Night shifts available
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• Access to ongoing training for continued professional development
• A friendly and supportive working environment

Responsabilities include:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately
• Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Report on well-being of Residents
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc

Requirements for the role

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
• Experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

If you are interested in our offer and live in the area please apply below with your CV and one of our consultant will be in touch

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 33 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dagenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a student visa, skilled worker visa or require a sponsorship?
• What shifts are you looking to work? Day or night?
• Would you be able to work 40 hours per week?

Experience:

• UK HealthCare Assistant: 1 year (required)

Location:

• Dagenham, Greater London (preferred)