Care Assistant

OverviewFull Time and Part Time Available

Opening Date:

01/06/2024

About us

Dovehaven Care Homes is a family owned and award-winning care home group operating 23 care homes across the north west of England. For the past 40 years we have been providing the highest quality residential, dementia, nursing and specialist health care to the residents in our care.

We are passionate about providing the highest standard of care to our residents, no matter what. Working as one team with mutual respect and kindness, we are dedicated to going above and beyond to improve the daily lives of our residents and our colleagues.

At Dovehaven, no matter what job it is you do, we are all united in our shared values of Passion, Kindness, Integrity and Inclusivity. Wish to find out more about our company and our history? Please visit: https://dovehaven.co.uk/about-dovehaven-care-homes/

Role overviewAbout the role

Are you ready for a rewarding career in care? We are looking for new Care Assistants (Days or Nights available), to join our teams in our care homes in Accrington. In this role, you will be offering full person-centred care and support to our residents to ensure they feel safe, secure and content.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents

Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing

Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy

Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual

Assist with mealtimes and safe moving

Maintain accurate records for each resident

The Benefits

Competitive Real Living Wage Salary £12.25 per hour

Pension Scheme

Up to 9 months free mental health support

Free Uniform

Internal career progression opportunities

Free parking

Reimbursed DBS cost

\''Earn While You Learn\'' Scheme

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for patient, kind and understanding individuals to join our teams across our care homes in Accrington. The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about delivering first class care to elderly and often vulnerable residents. As well having a caring attitude, the ideal candidate will be:

Reliable and respectful

Have strong interpersonal skills

Be a team player

Have the ability to use initiative

QualificationsThere are no essential education or qualification requirements for this role, however there is an increased rate of pay should you want to develop your career and progress to Senior level and gain an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

Recruitment note:

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found here if you wish to read: ..... full job details .....