Senior Care Assistant

Four Seasons Health Care ,
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Great Benefits and job satisfaction As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences. If you’re a kind, warm and compassionate person and like to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then working as a Care Assistant for Four Seasons Health Care will be the right role for you. You will be delivering quality personal care to each of our residents, your daily tasks will include supporting them with washing, dressing, eating and maintaining their hygiene, as well as ensuring they feel part of life in the home. This will see you providing care, warmth and kindness to help make a difference. You also will develop relationships with our residents’ relatives which will support you in understanding their needs more and developing that personal care. If you are a hardworking team player who wants to work in a thriving community, understand what is important to those you are caring for and make sure their lives are as happy as they can be, then the role of a Care Assistant could be perfect for you. If you possess these qualities then experience of working as a Care Assistant isn’t necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role. The Four Seasons Care Academy offers opportunities via digital learning and practical skills training and a range of career progression routes via our ‘Careership’ programme We have various opportunities to suit your lifestyle and ensure your work life balance. As well as a competitive salary we offer: 25 days holiday Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off Access to the Four Seasons Care Academy Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle Free onsite parking Free uniform In order to achieve this our carers should have: A positive attitude and wholly adopt a person centered approach; showing compassion and a desire to make a difference. Show leadership qualities, and be willing to take ownership for the delivery of quality care. Our senior care assistants must hold a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and have a legal right to work in the UK. It is essential to have the following: A minimum of 12mths experience of working in a health and social care setting Senior care/team leading experience Care Certificate or equivalent training covering care induction as defined by Skills for Care. Four Seasons Health Care provide a variety of competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a bespoke development programme, childcare vouchers and an employee discount scheme. Plus free parking and uniform where applicable. If you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of quality care please click on Apply now. Feb19care2