Care Assistant

Care Assistant- Days & Nights

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day and night care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Southwell Court on a full time, 36-42 hour permanent contract, £13.45-£13.55 per hour.

Day Care Assistant- 42 hours per week, alternate weekends included.

Night Care Assistant- 36 hours per week, alternate weekends included.

Southwell Court is a modern, spacious residential care home in the heart of the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire.

Black Swan Care Group are a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

• Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Stream.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
• Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
• Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
• Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Paid breaks and free meals.
• DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
• Blue light card.
• Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.

Responsibilities of a Care Assistant:

• Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
• Assist residents with their personal care, including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing and toileting.

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

• Caring personality and caring nature
• Positive attitude and outlook
• Good attention to detail
• Able to complete physical task
• Availability to work every other weekend

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.45-£13.55 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 42.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work full time hours including term times?
• Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us? Yes/No

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person