Care Assistant

We are looking for proactive, reliable, resilient and passionate Care Assistants, with a ‘can do’ attitude to work in our client’s care home based in Linby, Nottinghamshire.

Do you want a job where you will go home each day feeling like you have made a positive impact on someone’s life? Join our client’s team as a Care Assistant and see for yourself!

Location: Linby, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £14,804.18 - £15,065.94 per annum (£8.76 - £8.91 per hour) plus enhancements

Hours: Part time - Shifts are typically 07.30am - 14.00pm & 14.15pm - 20.45pm on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays. The following vacancies are available:

x2 32.5 hours (salary based on the above)

x1 19.5 hours (pro rata salary)

Closing Date: Monday 28 December 2020

Interviews are being around on an ongoing basis

About the role of Care Assistant:

As a Care Assistant, you will support our residents with their day to day lives, from personal care and domestic duties to supporting them with activities and providing emotional support. You will spend each day empowering the residents to live a happy, fulfilling and independent life. For example, you will encourage them to join in social activities and help them to plan their meals. You aren’t just a Care Assistant, you are a lifeline for the individuals we support.

Sherwood House is a registered care home supporting 19 adults over the age of 65 and stands proudly among an array of beautiful gardens. It is one of the top 20 care homes in the East Midlands! Just 9 miles from Nottingham city centre, the site is easily accessible by bus (no.141) and is situated just off the main high street in Linby. As a care assistant, you will work with a variety of friendly and professional individuals whilst supporting the fabulous residents. We are looking for 3 determined and dedicated care assistants to join the team and make a difference.

“Our goal at Sherwood House is to help the residents to achieve their goals, wishes and aspirations” – Current Manager at Sherwood House.

About you:

As a Care Assistant, you will be pro-active, passionate and a great team player that is keen to learn and has a ‘can-do’ attitude. There are great opportunities for you to progress and you will be actively encouraged to get involved in the running and development of the home and person-centred service groups.

Although care experience is beneficial, it is not essential as you will be provided with all the free training and support that you require. As you will be an advocate for the individuals you are supporting, all you need is to be enthusiastic, reliable and care about improving the lives of others.

Please note that due to the needs of the individuals, there may be an element of moving and handling involved in the role; as such, you will need to be willing and able to undertake these duties. All successful candidates will be required to take a numerical and literacy test prior to the interview.

In Return:

In exchange for the above you will receive a fantastic benefits package:

• c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £875 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
• Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by NCHA and includes life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Free enhanced DBS check where applicable
• £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Free paid training
• Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
• Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
• Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates.

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.