Ascot Care are a family run business and have been providing care services across the North East since 1994. You can find more information about each of our homes and services by visiting our website;
www.ascotcare.co.uk
We are advertising for a Care Assistant to join our team based at our Westoe Grange Care Home in South Shields.
The position is to work on day shift(s) Contracted hours are available at 27hrs per week. The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour and the hours will be a varied shift pattern to include weekends.
Hours will be a mixture of 7.30am – 2.45pm , 2.45pm -10pm and does include weekends
You don’t need to have previous care experience or qualifications to work with us, you'll have plenty of opportunity to progress and gain formal qualifications when you start.
One of the most amazing things about being a Care Assistant is that anyone can do it!
“Bring your natural qualities. We’ll provide the training you need to thrive”
All we ask is that you have a kind, caring and compassionate nature coupled with excellent communication skills and have a genuine desire to help others.
What do Care Assistants do?
Care Assistants help us make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people, giving them the support they need to help them live independently.
As a care assistant you will be working with other Care Assistants to support our residents in all aspects of their day to day lives. You will be helping them with their personal care, social activities and assisting at mealtimes. The Senior Care Assistants and/ Nurses will be on hand to supervise you during your shift and offer you any support and guidance you need.
What are the benefits of working as a Care Assistant for Ascot Care?
- From your very first day, you will be welcomed into the Ascot Care Family. People who work for us generally stay with us. Our staff retention is excellent and this helps us to ensure that all of our Residents receive continuity of care.
- We will provide you with development and progression opportunities so that you can build a career with us. We will do this by providing free eLearning, free face to face training and the opportunity to complete and progress through your NVQ/ QCF qualifications.
- Do you have an ambition to be a Home Manager? Great news! we will put a development plan in place to help you work towards this.
- If you don’t already have experience, we will pay for you to complete your Care Certificate which is a nationally recognised qualification
- You will receive 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) Pro rata
- We will provide you with a free uniform
- Good Luck! We’re looking forwards to receiving your application!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
