Care Assistant

Are you seeking a rewarding career in care? We are looking for Care Assistants, with a ‘can do’ attitude to work in a 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: £15,367.22 per annum (£9.07 per hour) plus enhancements for night working

Hours: 32.5 hours & 22 hours per week available

Closing Date: Sunday 30 January 2022.

Interviews: are being arranged on an ongoing basis

About the role of Care Assistant:

As a Care Assistant you will be working in a registered care home supporting 19 adults over the age of 65. 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. There are two 32.5hr Care Assistant positions for days and one 22hr Night Care Assistant.

Your duties may involve:

• Respond to health and safety issues, comply with current infection control policies and procedures and complete relevant H&S training
• Assist in the delivery of support to clients who may present behavioural challenges
• Helping the residents to maintaining good health, hygiene and personal care e.g. dressing, washing, shaving, going to the toilet.
• Plan engaging and person centred activities for residents to participate in

Please note that due to the needs of the clients, 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.

“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 do not need to have previous experience, you will be patient, caring and dedicated to making a positive difference to residents’ everyday lives and providing a “home from home experience”.

It is essential that you are comfortable with providing personal care and flexible in your approach to working on a rota basis. Your shift pattern may vary each week, but at the end of the month it will equate to the contracted hours of 32.5 per week. Shifts are typically 07.30am - 14.00pm & 14.15pm - 20.45pm on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note it is a mandatory requirement to wear full PPE including a face mask in this role and to have the mandatory COVID Vaccinations. 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 (pro rata)
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.,
• Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by the organisaion 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 to work at NCHA
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• 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
• Overtime available
• Opportunities to attend colleague social events.
• Opportunities to join several networking and support groups e.g. LGBT Ally, Ethnic Minority Network, become a diverse champion etc.

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.