Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Part-time, up to 36 hours per week
Female applicants only. This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is therefore restricted to female applicants as a genuine occupational requirement.
SJOG Hospitaller Services is delighted to be recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team at Oaklea Convent in Sunderland. Oaklea Convent is home to the Sisters of Mercy and provides a warm, welcoming environment where residents are supported to live with dignity, independence and respect.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes wellbeing, choice and independence. If you are compassionate, reliable and passionate about supporting others, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, SJOG Hospitaller Services is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Key Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Support the vision, values and ethos of SJOG Hospitaller Services and the Sisters of Mercy.
- Work effectively as part of a caring and supportive team.
- Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Support residents to participate in social activities, outings and holidays where required.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, honesty and reliability.
- Show respect for the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of others.
- Be flexible and able to work shifts across a 24/7 rota, including weekends.
Benefits and Rewards
We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata), including bank and public holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Employee referral programme.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact Bernice Holohan at [email protected].
Join us and make a positive difference every day.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- This post is for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post. Please confirm your gender.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as SJOG Hospitaller Services is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please confirm you hold Right to Work in the UK status?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
