We are not offering sponsorship for this position. If you require sponsorship you will not be shortlisted.
We are seeking a committed Full-Time Care Assistant who can work on our night shifts. We value individuals who are passionate about helping others and interested in a rewarding career with plenty of room for advancement and training opportunities.
Westacre Nursing Home is based in Sleepers Hill in Winchester, where we provide care to those who require nursing, residential and dementia services. As a care assistant, you will work alongside trained nurses and a wider care team who provide 24-hour care for our residents.
We are offering a 3 shift a week contract on the basis of 33.75 hours per week. Our night shifts run from 7.45pm to 8am. You will be providing emotional and physical support to our residents and observing and recording resident activity while delivering the very best standard of personalised care.
We’re passionate about doing the best for our residents, which is why we also offer excellent training opportunities for our staff and new starters. Working at Westacre, you will have access to excellent NVQ opportunities and career enhancement, with pay increases to match.
Availability to work weekends is essential.
We can offer you:
- A competitive salary consisting of £13.08 an hour on weekdays and £14.08 on weekends
- Excellent NVQ opportunities to help you advance in your career and earn more
- 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
- Wellness service with Health Assured, offering free financial and mental health advice and support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Refer a friend scheme offering £250 per referral*
- Free meals on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive induction period with two weeks of shadowing to make you feel at home in your new role
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a caring, focused, and hard-working individual who will fit in well with our current team of excellent carers and nurses. Previous experience of working in care would be advantageous, but we are happy to provide training to those new to the care industry. We’re particularly interested in those looking for advancement in their career and happy to provide the training to help you get there.
Please note you will be required to complete a full DBS check and provide details of 2 references including your current/most recent employer.
Why Choose Westacre?
As a family-owned home, our residents and staff come first at every point of our decision making. We pride ourselves on our personalised and supportive approach with our staff. Care is important to Westacre and any benefits from our success goes back into the home and its employees.
If you’re new to care or looking for a career change, we offer one of the most supportive induction processes in the industry, making sure you feel supported and confident in your new role.
Pay: £13.08-£14.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
