Care Assistant

Care and Support Worker

Chestnut Grange – Ave Maria Care

Are you a Care and Support Worker who is compassionate, patient and personable, and would like to develop your career with Ave Maria Care? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for naturally caring, compassionate and patient individuals to join our team at Chestnut Grange. You will play an important role in supporting our residents to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives while ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centred care.

The successful candidates will be able to use their own initiative, work as part of a team and confidently problem-solve as situations arise. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build positive, respectful relationships with our residents, their families and colleagues.

The Role

Role: Care and Support Worker
Location: Chestnut Grange - All saints Road , Burton-on-Trent DE14 3HL
Hours: Part-time –Full-time
Shifts:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Flexibility is required to work across a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Rate of Pay: £12.81 per hour

As a Care and Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to our residents.
• Support residents with their personal care and daily living needs.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and respect at all times.
• Provide emotional and social support and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in residents' needs.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation.
• Work effectively as part of a team while also being able to use your own initiative.
• Follow Ave Maria Care's policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Treat every resident as an individual and ensure their choices, wishes and preferences are respected.

Person Specification

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and patient.
• Personable and approachable.
• Passionate about providing high-quality care.
• Reliable and committed to supporting our residents.
• An effective communicator and team player.
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative.
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day rota.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to dignity, respect, equality and person-centred care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Care Certificate or relevant care qualification is desirable.
• Full training and support will be provided to the right candidate.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and develop your career within care is essential.

Why Join Ave Maria Care?

At Ave Maria Care, we believe our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where our team can develop their skills and build a rewarding career in care.

You can expect:

• Full induction and training.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to progress your career within Ave Maria Care.
• Supportive management and a friendly team environment.
• Employee support and wellbeing initiatives.
• Recognition for outstanding care and commitment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Join Our Team

An extremely rewarding career awaits you at Chestnut Grange with Ave Maria Care.

If you are passionate about providing excellent care, enjoy working with people and want to make a positive difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Don't miss out – click 'Apply' now and take the next step in your career with Ave Maria Care.

Ave Maria Care Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Ave Maria Care reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Pay: £12.81-£13.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person