Care Assistant

Methodist Homes ,
Maidstone, Kent
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Care Assistant based at Gledhow, Leeds Available Hours: Full Time - 39 hours per week Are you a compassionate individual who would like to make a difference to the lives of older people? Do you want to work for an Award Winning Charity and leave a day's work feeling like you've made a difference? MHA are looking for a committed, hardworking individual's to join our thriving team at Gledhow. The role requires individuals who: are flexible in their approach and sensitive to the needs of residents enjoy the company of older people have a willingness to learn and develop work well as part of a team have the ability to form positive relationships with residents, their families and professional colleagues For more information about the role please review the Job Description here . Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. Donkeys are not usually among a care home's frequent visitors, but Gledhow is always looking for imaginative ways to delight its residents. The home has regular visits from four-footed friends who can even make personal appearances in residents' rooms if required - just one of the ways in which residents enjoy richness and fulfilment in their lives. Purpose-built in 2000, Gledhow provides nursing care for up to 50 people and goes to great lengths to fulfil all residents' needs, both physical and spiritual. Set in a quiet suburb of Leeds, the home remains well connected to the wider community. It even has its own minibus for residents to get out and about - they have been known to use it to attend weddings or other functions. Or for more information about the home please visit here . Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Childcare Vouchers, Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided