The Firs Care Home – Day Care Assistant
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Contract: 42 hours per week
Paid breaks
Northgate Healthcare is looking for a caring, compassionate and reliable Day Care Assistant to join our team at The Firs Care Home.
As a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our residents with their day-to-day needs while promoting their independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.
What we offer
- £13.10 per hour
- 42-hour contract
- Paid breaks
- Early Pay App – access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday
- Full training provided
- Free starter uniform
- Free DBS check
- Refer a Friend – £100 (T&Cs apply)
- Career progression opportunities, including the Care Certificate and NVQs
- Health & Wellbeing App, including access to a 24/7 GP after 12 months' employment
- Blue Light Card eligibility, giving you access to discounts at a wide range of shops, restaurants and other businesses
- Workplace pension
Your role
As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting residents with their daily routines and helping them maintain as much independence as possible
- Providing personal care when required, including bathing, dressing, toileting and support with eating and drinking
- Supporting residents' emotional wellbeing and providing companionship
- Promoting the privacy, dignity, independence and choices of every resident
- Supporting the planning and delivery of individual care plans
- Participating in care reviews and contributing to discussions about residents' needs
- Taking part in the key worker system
- Accompanying residents to appointments, hospital visits, shopping trips and outings when required
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents' health or wellbeing
- Reporting any concerns regarding residents' safety or welfare to the appropriate senior member of staff
- Attending training sessions and team meetings to support your ongoing development
- Carrying out other reasonable duties that help promote the comfort, safety and wellbeing of our residents
What we're looking for
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, patient and compassionate
- Respectful of residents' dignity, privacy and individual choices
- Reliable and able to work as part of a team
- Good communicators with a positive attitude
- Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care
Previous care experience is welcome, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the team at The Firs Care Home.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Care home: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
