Care Assistant

Overview

Hill House is a residential care home, set in the beautiful, picturesque Devon countryside. Boasting 30 rooms, Hill House provides residential and Dementia friendly care to its residents. There are stunning grounds and views, as well as a hairdressers on site, comfortable, homely rooms for residents and a large communal lounge to relax in.Shift times:

07.30am-13.30pm, 13.30pm-19.30pm, 07.30am-19.30pm.Starting hourly rate of pay:

£12.96-£13.31.The Role of Care Assistant

As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you''ll be at the front line of care delivery.You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.Pay and Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.Generous paid leaveComprehensive inductionUnlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our ''refer a friend'' schemeLife AssurancePay progression within role based on skills and contributionLearning and career development opportunitiesOccupational sick payCompany pensionShop and save vouchersMedical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed backStriving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisationOpportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discountsAbout You

Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Care Assistants.How to apply

If you think this sounds like you, please click ''apply now'' to upload your CV and covering letter, to be considered for interview.Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care, and you''ll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and ..... full job details .....