Care Assistant

Care Assistant - Bupa Care Homes Harts House Harts Grove, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0BF 8.72 per hour dependent on experience and capabilities Awarded The Care Home Provider of the Year Highly Commended Award 2019 If you're passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home setting, consider a move to Bupa Care Homes. We provide expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to around 9,000 people in over 140 UK homes. Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Carer to join the team at our home in Woodford Green. Whether providing long or short-term care that includes convalescence, respite and palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. What you'll be doing * As a Key Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents * Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals * Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group * Helping to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff * Generally promoting our residents' independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care What you'll need * Ideally, some experience in a care environment, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team * A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties * A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement What we'll offer you in return * A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development * Smile Everyday - a health and wellbeing package available to all permanent employees giving access to 24/7 health lines along with online wellbeing tools * Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental * Interest free travel ticket loans/ Free onsite Parking/ Cycle to Work Scheme * We cover the cost of your DBS Check (44) * Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development * Access to rewards, offers and discounts * Hot meal provided on a 12 hour shift * Uniform provided * Pension and Life Assurance scheme available * 20 days annual leave, Plus statutory bank holidays * Recognition schemes including Everyday Heroes and annual National Care Home Awards About the Home The beautiful Harts House has a colourful past. In 1617 the site belonged to Sir Humphrey Handforth, who was the Master of the Wardrobe to King James - the King even stayed at the house when he went hunting in Epping Forest. Harts House has well-trained, experienced staff who strive to provide a high standard of nursing and residential care, convalescence, palliative care and respite. They also care for residents with dementia.