Care Assistant

Excelcare ,
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are looking for Care Assistants to join the Excelcare team at Primrose Croft Care Home in Cambridge. Excelcare is a family owned care home group established for over 30 years. Offering great care every day is central to everything we do. What you can expect: Salary from £9.35 - £9.65 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Day and night shifts available, from 8am - 8pm, or from 8pm - 8am. 36/48 hours a week. About the role: As a Care Assistant you will work as part of a team providing physical, emotional, spiritual and social support. You will continually promote independence, choice, dignity and respect to the people living our homes by delivering the very best standards of care. Supporting people with personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. Completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. What we require from you: Ideally you will have some experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one. As a Care Assistant you’ll have a desire to work in elderly and dementia care. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be kind, reliable, empathic and recognise that the needs of each person we care for is individual. What we offer: Competitive pay rates/Competitive annual salary 28 days including Bank holidays or 25 days plus bank holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Annual Salary Review Benefits package offering fantastic discounts at over 2500 retail outlets, cinemas, gyms and restaurants Enhanced Bank holiday pay Employee of the month award of £100 Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £600 for every person you refer. Welcome nurse bonus of £2000 Reimbursement of cost of annual NMC Pin subscription Paid study leave Long service awards Comprehensive Induction Programme Paid uniform DBS Certificate funded by Excelcare Tier 2 visa application fees funded by Excelcare If you are interested in this position please apply online today, we look forward to hearing from you. Excelcare are an equal opportunities employer. Subject to terms and conditions