Care Assistant (Nights)

Methodist Homes ,
Carterton, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Care Assistant (Nights) based at The Homestead, Carterton Available Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 33 hours per week. (Two week rolling rota, including alternate weekends, nights). Commutable from Banbury, Cheltenham, Swindon and surrounding areas. 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 The Homestead. 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 You will be responsible for supporting older people to live their daily lives to the full, assisting with their physical and personal needs to enhance each individual's well-being. 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. The Homestead, opened in 2008, is a purpose-built property with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support individuals with residential and dementia care needs. The name dates back to the 1900s. The accommodation is divided over three floors, each individually named with all 68 bedrooms having en suite bathrooms. There are a number of communal areas and quiet spaces for residents. Each floor has a separate dining area. There are assisted bathrooms on each floor. Additional facilities include a fully fitted kitchen from which residents have a choice of good wholesome foods, a laundry where staff ensure that personal clothing is laundered and returned to the resident within 24 hours, a hairdressing salon,a café and a large day area leading out into an enclosed therapeutic garden area. Residents at The Homestead also enjoy the use of a bar which has its very own jukebox and piano. The Home Manager says, " MHA staff recognise that individual needs can change from day to day, particularly when working with individuals living with dementia. The ethos and structure at MHA ensures a flexible approach to care and the staff treat all residents with the dignity that they would wish for themselves and respect each person as a unique individual." The Homestead is committed to providing alternative therapies such as music therapy to residents, while our Chaplain offers pastoral support to all, whatever their beliefs. For more information about the home, please visit here . Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided