Care Assistant - Full or Part-time
We are currently looking for an experienced Care Assistant to join our team.
Avalon is a 20 bedded residential home that supports older people with physical and mental health issues such as Alzheimer's and Dementia. The home is central to Gloucester City with good transport links close to the home.
Avalon is rated overall 'Good' by the CQC.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
You should:
- Have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards the award.
- Be a good team player.
- Have good knowledge of dementia care.
- Have a passion for delivering quality care and wanting to make a difference to people’s lives.
- Have good understanding of safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults.
You will:
- Be required to deliver high standards of care in a person centred way to all residents in line with their care plans, ensuring dignity and respect are promoted at all times.
- Help improve the well-being of the residents by promoting independence and inclusion.
- Carry out other tasks to ensure a smooth running of the home.
- Form part of a keyworking system.
Benefits you will receive
- Paid breaks.
- Alternate weekend working.
- Bonus scheme for extra hours worked.
- Free meals.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester GL2 0RZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
